From population health initiatives recognition, and insights from CFOs and Maryland hospital doctors, these are this week’s top stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
University of Maryland BWMC Recognized for Population Health Initiatives
Healthcare Innovation, by David Raths
Two population health initiatives at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) were recognized recently by the Maryland Patient Safety Center with Circle of Honor awards at the 2025 Minogue Award Ceremony.
New Frederick Health Hospital President Calls Being Named to This Position ‘Incredible Honor and Responsibility
WFMD, by Kevin McManus
An incredible honor and responsibility” at the same time, is how Dr. Cheryl Cioffi describes taking over the job of President and CEO of Frederick Health. Starting off as a bedside nurse before moving into several administrative positions, Dr. Cioffi says that her contact with patients will be helpful in her new role.
Are CFOs Making the Right Tech Investments?
Health Leaders, by Marie DeFreitas
The biggest technology investment for health systems and hospitals is the EHR platform. Laurie Beyer, CFO of Greater Baltimore Medical Center, calls the installation of Epic’s platform one of the most impactful tech upgrades the health system had seen.
A Toddler Survived Falling Off A 15th-floor Balcony. Experts Explain How.
The Washington Post, by Dan Morse
Incredible. Amazing. Miraculous. There have been many ways to describe a 2-year-old boy surviving a 15-story free fall off an outdoor balcony into a small bush last week in Montgomery County, Maryland. But any discussion quickly gives way to the question: How? Joshua Abzug, a pediatric orthopedist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, said the child was fortunate to have landed where he did.
Carroll Hospital Breaks Ground on $9.5M Emergency Department Renovation | Photos
The Daily Record
Carroll Hospital broke ground on April 1 to renovate and modernize its emergency department — a project that will transform emergency services and improve the experience for patients, visitors, and care providers.
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