Mass General Brigham Invests $400 Million to Enhance Primary Care Services
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Mass General Brigham is allocating nearly $400 million over the next five years to enhance primary care services in response to physician shortages and rising care demand. CEO Anne Klibanski emphasized the importance of strengthening primary care to improve healthcare delivery. The initiative includes the implementation of AI tools for administrative tasks, hiring more medical support staff, launching a Population Health Incentive Pool, appointing a chief of primary care for strategic oversight, and developing team-based virtual tools for complex patient care. The investment also seeks to forge new partnerships and introduce training programs aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.