BMC Recognized For Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, has achieved a 5-Star Rating for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.

BMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2026. 

"The outstanding orthopaedic team at Berkshire Medical Center, working hand in hand with our exceptional Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates partners provide the highest standard of care for our hip fracture patients," said James Lederer, MD, BHS Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer. "BMC's hip fracture outcomes and this 5-star recognition validate that commitment to returning our patients as quickly as possible to their active lifestyles."

As part of its 2026 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.

Healthgrades helps consumers identify high quality hospitals by rating those that consistently deliver better-than-expected outcomes in specialty care. These ratings enable informed decisions that can help patients have better care experiences and outcomes. With the growing disparity between top performers and one-star hospitals, considering hospital quality is a vital part of selecting where to turn for care. In fact, from 2022 to 2024, if all hospitals had performed at the five-star level:

• 230,466 lives could potentially have been saved
• 183,475 complications could potentially have been avoided

Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

"Healthgrades commends Berkshire Medical Center and its orthopaedic specialists for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including this 5-Star rating for Hip Fracture Treatment," said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. BMC's leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in Massachusetts and nationwide."

Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more.

Bousquet Mountain Drifters Restaurant Under New Local Ownership

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Monday, December 08, 2025

The look of the pub isn't changing but the McNinches are planning a redo of the menu.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The restaurant at Bousquet Mountain will reopen under new management.

 

The McNinch Restaurant Group will operate Drifters Bar & Restaurant, opening on Dec. 12. 

 

McNinch Restaurant Group is operated by father and son duo John and Tucker McNinch. They currently own and operate Patrick's Pub and the 101 Restaurant and Bar in the Holiday Inn. 

 

"I think we have a strong understanding of Bosquet's culture, the clientele there, who they're trying to reach, who are with the ski mountain itself as well as the general area," said Tucker McNinch. "It felt like a connection that was meant to happen."

 

The partnership happened quite fast. The group was reached out to in October by Bousquet and will open the restaurant this Friday. 

 

Bousquet General Manager Kevin McMillan said they are excited to start working with them.

 

"John and Tucker have a really great reputation in town. They really understand Pittsfield and Pittsfield market, and we're a local ski area, and our goal is always to try and serve the Pittsfield community. And I just think this is just a perfect partnership between the two organizations," he said. "We're really excited to start working with them."