Expands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings.

The bill establishes the Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care Workforce Trust Fund to provide grants for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings. Eligible physicians must work in practices with a significant public payor patient population, have outstanding educational debt, not participate in other Massachusetts loan repayment programs, and commit to a contract with the commonwealth for at least four years. The fund will be administered by the executive office of health and human services, which will prioritize a diverse workforce.

Expands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings.

The bill establishes the Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care Workforce Trust Fund to provide grants for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings. Eligible physicians must work in practices with a significant public payor patient population, have outstanding educational debt, not participate in other Massachusetts loan repayment programs, and commit to a contract with the commonwealth for at least four years. The fund will be administered by the executive office of health and human services, which will prioritize a diverse workforce.