MGB is using the shortage of primary care to its advantage by playing hardball with United and Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plans.

There’s a shortage of primary care in Massachusetts. MassGeneral Brigham is trying to hire more but it’s not enough. Meanwhile CVS is trying to upgrade its MinuteClinic from episodic urgent care to primary care.

The resulting hookup is probably not going to make a big difference for anyone, but it might help at the margins with access, care coordination, and cost.

Governor Maura Healey appointed the head of the Hospital Association to the Health Policy Commission. David Williams noted the obvious potential conflict of interest but also suggested that other board members be scrutinized for conflicts as well.

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David Williams is quoted on whether tariffs will wipe out the cost savings from the President’s Executive Order on drug pricing.

Mass General Brigham is getting ready for life without the Dana-Farber by plowing $400M into facility upgrades over the next couple years. The intent is to pre-empt Dana-Farber’s new cancer hospital, which is planned as part of its new partnership with Beth Israel Lahey.

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Mass General Brigham essentially broke even on its sprawling operations across various segments in FY24, laying blame for its failure to do better on various other players in the ecosystem.

Not every game of chicken ends up with one car swerving to avoid impact.

David Williams was quoted in the Boston Globe about hospitals and health plans unable to agree.

Primary care doctors unionize at Mass General Brigham. When they've lost their autonomy and some nurses make more money, what do you expect?David Williams is quoted in the Boston Globe

Steward Hospitals went bankrupt. The Massachusetts state government is trying to keep their facilities open without throwing them into the hands of the dominant hospital systems. Lawrence General CEO Dr. Abha Agrawal appears to be a promising partner.

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Dana-Farber Cancer Center parted ways with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, but the combined MassGeneral Brigham is determined not to cede market share. They’re investing heavily and drawing a contrast between their approach and Dana-Farber’s.

Hospitals are pushing for double digit annual rate increases and health plans are pushing back. It’s an ugly situation.

Weeks after Steward Healthcare’s bankruptcy, Baystate Health in Western Massachusetts is looking shaky.

Massachusetts is planning to pump up to $700 million to prop up bankrupt Steward hospitals. David Williams was interviewed by Sharon Broday on WBUR's Weekend Edition and shared the unconventional opinion that the state should consider letting these hospitals fail.

Massachusetts was shocked by the pressure to bail out failing Steward hospitals. David Williams told the Boston Globe there's a better use for the money.

WCVB TV5 interviewed David Williams about the delayed deal making for Steward hospitals in Massachusetts

David Williams explained in the Boston Globe that the Steward hospitals weren’t very attractive and that a deal would likely rely on the state to chip in.

Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren didn’t want Optum to buy Steward’s physician group, citing antitrust concerns. But David Williams told WCVB5 that the Senators were looking at things the wrong way.