Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association

04/16/2026

Important decisions start with a simple step.

This , MHA and our coalition members encourage you to take charge of your healthcare choices. This simple step ensures your healthcare wishes are honored, while taking pressure off local caregivers.

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04/16/2026

04/15/2026

🏥 A milestone worth revisiting.

Massachusetts is the first state where all hospitals have earned the Joint Commission’s Excellent Health Outcomes for All certification, reflecting years of collaboration with state partners like the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and a continued commitment to improving outcomes for every patient.

Learn more: https://www.mhalink.org/news/closingdisparities2026/

04/15/2026

FALL RIVER – Two doctors at Saint Anne’s Hospital recently became the first in southeastern Massachusetts to perform a pioneering procedure for patients with uncontrolled hypertension. The procedure, a renal denervation, targets overactive nerves in renal arteries, which carry blood from the hea...

04/14/2026

Thought Leadership How Baystate Health Has Served Western Massachusetts for More Than 140 Years By Contributor April 13, 2026 Tags: Bay State Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital Baystate Children's Hospital Baystate Health Baystate Medical Center Post navigation Previous Previous post: GCC to Presen...

04/14/2026

Nurses at the center of problem-solving: MHA is proud to launch our second cohort of the statewide Healthy Work Environment Academy with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses!

10 more dedicated nursing teams will spend the next 12 months identifying solutions to a workplace challenge that can be implemented in their facilities.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/CPWMs

04/13/2026

MHA was happy to support American Nurses Association Massachusetts' Annual Gala, an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of extraordinary nurses, the promise of emerging leaders, and the advocacy of Sen. Joan Lovely in creating safer workplaces for every healthcare professional.

04/13/2026

This morning, David O. McCready, President & CEO of Southcoast Health presented Marylouise Gamache, Ombudsperson, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the EOHHS Complex Discharge Support Team with the annual Southcoast Health Hero for Health Award at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

“Marylouise Gamache, we are honored to present you and your team with this award. Your efforts make a profound difference in the lives of patients across our health system and throughout the state, many of whom are positively impacted by your work. Thank you for being an exceptional partner in the South Coast region. We greatly appreciate all you do for our patients and look forward to our continued collaboration,” said McCready.

With Marylouise Gamache’s leadership, this team advocates for and assists patients with accessing their next step in care with a patient first mindset. Every day through their work, this team is taking action to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Commonwealth, and they are always determined to find solutions and appropriate support when it is needed most.

“Southcoast Health has always been a receptive and creative collaborator in our work,” said Gamache. “I am honored that our team has been recognized by them in this way. As I always say, discharge is a team sport and it would not be possible without our partners across the EOHHS agencies, MassHealth, and in the community.”

To learn more about the award please visit: https://www.southcoast.org/news/hero-for-health-award-2026/.

04/12/2026

In 2006, Massachusetts set the standard for quality, accessible healthcare for all.

On this 20th Anniversary of Chapter 58, MHA celebrates a landmark moment in healthcare, one that put patients first and laid the groundwork for a system built to endure and evolve.

The work continues, and with the continued dedication of our lawmakers, providers, and communities, so does the commitment to building a stronger, more patient‑centered future.

04/09/2026

🗨️ Important decisions start with simple conversations.

Next Thursday, April 16 is , and what better way to participate than by empowering yourself to plan ahead with confidence? Learn how to have clear, meaningful care‑planning conversations by becoming a Healthcare Planning Ambassador, with support from a free, easy‑to‑use toolkit in real time from Honoring Choices Massachusetts.

Learn more and register for the webinar here ⤵️

Every care professional can enhance their knowledge and skills as a Healthcare Planning Ambassador to confidently engage adults in simple conversations using a structured process and free downloadable tool kit. […]

04/08/2026

🏥 NEW: Massachusetts is setting a national standard once again.

The commonwealth is the first state in which every hospital has earned the Joint Commission’s Excellent Health Outcomes for All certification, which is part of their broader statewide commitment to closing care gaps and improving outcomes for all patient populations.

This milestone reflects years of collective work by our provider community and state partners to drive meaningful, measurable change for everyone in need of care. The work continues.

Learn more here: https://www.mhalink.org/news/closingdisparities2026/

04/06/2026