Mark Friedberg, MD

Mark Friedberg, a former primary care physician and current health services researcher, joins an anonymous first-year medical student, C, to discuss the systemic undervaluation of primary care. They dive into the cultural pushback against choosing generalism and how medical education often neglects primary care exposure. Friedberg shares research showing disparities in resourcing and reimbursement, shedding light on the burdens that PCPs bear. C emphasizes how primary care can address access and trust in healthcare while they both confront the troubling cycle of burnout among practitioners.

Mark Friedberg, MD from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts discusses their 'pay for equity' financial model focused on quality, affordability, and equity in healthcare delivery. They explore the impact of Boston Children's adoption of the model on health outcomes, emphasizing the need to address racial disparities for community health improvement.