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Massachusetts Healthcare Bill Could Redefine Primary Care | New Bedford News
Lawmakers just passed a historic healthcare bill poised to transform the system by doubling primary care funding and cracking down on how insurers use AI — with some calling it the most consequential healthcare reform in Massachusetts since Romneycare. Facing a crisis where doctors are fleeing and patients wait nearly 70 days for appointments, the legislation mandates 15% of all healthcare spending go to primary care. But hurdles remain: the House and Senate disagree on timelines — three years vs. ten — and whether AI can override physician judgment. With five months left before the session…
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