What started in 2006 as a program with one nurse and 30 machines has grown to include coverage seven days a week using medical equipment that has the capacity to remotely monitor up to 175 patients.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and South Shore Health System have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program to improve patient care, slow the rise of health care costs, and change the way hospitals are paid.

South Shore Health’s Sharon Stemm, MSN, RN, NE-BC, ACNO Professional Development, recently took part in a panel discussion on critical healthcare workforce challenges.

At South Shore Medical Center, we know that trust and transparency are key to a strong relationship with your care provider. With that in mind, we wanted to acknowledge some of the challenges patients have experienced in recent months and discuss the steps we’re taking to address those challenges.

One year after being chosen as the pilot site for a one-of-its-kind study, South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has seen a nearly 4-percent decrease in its first time cesarean section rate while continuing to improve communication, patient experience and outcomes during childbirth.

Heart Healthy class members like Patty Johnston have some extra pep in their step, thanks to the new top-of-the line treadmill now up and running at the Center for Physical Wellness. A donation from The Friends of South Shore Health paid for the new fitness equipment, which is being put to good use...