specialists

Organizations are combining services, specialists, and community resources to simplify the patient journey in healthcare. The challenge lies in not only providing necessary services but also ensuring they are accessible to patients and families facing serious diagnoses.

Massachusetts senators plan to pass a bill increasing primary care funding by requiring health care entities to allocate 15% of spending to primary care by 2028, shifting resources from specialists and pharmaceuticals. The proposal faces expected pushback from hospital systems and specialty care sectors, as primary care currently receives only 6.6% of insurer spending.