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Women take charge at Mass. hospitals

New Marlborough chief is latest in health care leadership post

By Katie Johnston

 |  Globe Staff  

  December 07, 2011

Of the 111 acute care, chronic disease, and rehabilitation hospitals licensed by the state, 29 are run by women. Women are well suited for the job in the era of health care reform, industry insiders say, as the focus turns from generating fees for service to reengineering the patient care process to get the greatest value out of every health care dollar. Teamwork, multitasking, and communication - traits women are known for - are becoming critical.

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