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How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement

How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Update: 2025-10-23
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This blog summarizes key insights from a comprehensive whitepaper detailing UMass Memorial Health's remarkable transformation journey. 

When Dr. Eric Dickson stepped into the CEO role at UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) in 2013, he inherited what most would consider an impossible situation. The healthcare system was hemorrhaging money with a record $55 million operating loss, teetering on the edge of defaulting on publicly traded debt, and struggling with poor patient and staff satisfaction scores. Decision-making had ground to a halt, with executive departures leaving leadership gaps throughout the organization.

Fast-forward eleven years, and UMMH tells a dramatically different story. One that offers powerful lessons for any organization seeking sustainable transformation through continuous improvement. Here are the key takeaways from their journey:

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How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement

How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement

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