MA H2451

Adds "family medicine" and "family physicians" to the existing primary care workforce development provisions under Chapter 111, Section 25N½ of Massachusetts General Laws

Increases a numerical threshold from 50 to 95 (related to health care workforce center requirements)

Establishes preference criteria for grant applicants: proven record of placing graduates in underserved areas, plans to attract underrepresented minorities or economically disadvantaged groups, or programs located in areas of unmet need

Extends residency training grant duration from 9-12 months to 3-4 years, with funding set at no less than 85% of the average CMS annual reimbursement rate per resident

Requires all resident trainees to serve as primary care provider for a continuity panel of patients for at least 40 weeks per academic year throughout their residency