Mass General Brigham to exclude Dana-Farber from Medicare Advantage network

The short version

• Mass General Brigham is removing Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from its Medicare Advantage provider network effective October 1.
• Policyholders undergoing oncology care at Dana-Farber must transition to new doctors or switch their insurance coverage to retain their current specialists.
• The exact number of members actively receiving treatment at Dana-Farber who will be directly impacted remains unspecified.

Key facts

• Mass General Brigham's Medicare Advantage plan will remove Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from its in-network coverage on October 1.[STAT]
• The Mass General Brigham Medicare Advantage plan covers approximately 20,500 total members.[STAT]
• To continue care with Dana-Farber oncologists without disruption, enrolled patients must change insurance plans or find new in-network specialists.[STAT]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.

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