An Act to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding

This bill directs the state to increase Medicaid payments to hospitals and clinics that train medical residents in primary care and behavioral health specialties facing doctor shortages. The funding amounts will be calculated using a standard federal formula adjusted for Massachusetts patient data, with the goal of supporting residency programs in areas where physicians are needed most. By July 2024, state officials must determine the necessary budget and report their findings to legislative committees, with the first payments to providers scheduled for October 2025.