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Massachusetts Forms Task Force to Address Primary Care Crisis

1/18/2025

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Massachusetts is grappling with a primary care crisis fueled by years of underinvestment and a stagnant workforce, as revealed in a recent Health Policy Commission report. In response, a new 25-member task force will tackle these challenges by establishing spending targets and enhancing reimbursement rates. Governor Maura Healey passionately called for more healthcare resources in her State of the Commonwealth address.

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Story summary

Massachusetts is grappling with a primary care crisis fueled by years of underinvestment and a stagnant workforce, as revealed in a recent Health Policy Commission report. In response, a new 25-member task force will tackle these challenges by establishing spending targets and enhancing reimbursement rates. Governor Maura Healey passionately called for more healthcare resources in her State of the Commonwealth address.