Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital have long been internationally recognized as leaders in care, research, and education. Now, as the Brigham and Mass General move deeper into our shared journey, I am reminded of the proverb: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Unifying our institutions around the best standards of clinical medicine will ensure that every patient stepping into our system receives the highest level of care, no matter where or who they are. This unity will allow us to channel our resources more effectively to serve our patients and each other.
Our integration is a bold testament to our resolve to travel together so we can go farther than either of us can go alone.
Like healthcare systems across the country, we face significant headwinds. But while some are stepping back, we are stepping forward. We are deepening our commitments to the unique missions of academic medicine:
- transforming patient care, ensuring that our clinical practices are offering state-of-the-art treatment to those in need today;
- breaking new ground in research, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and discovering innovations that will expand medical possibilities of the future;
- educating the medical trailblazers of tomorrow, investing in the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will carry forward our excellence; and
- building healthier communities beyond the walls of our hospitals, fostering environments where all people can thrive.
Our integration is a bold testament to our resolve to travel together so we can go farther than either of us can go alone. I look forward to continuing our journey.
David F. M. Brown, MD
President, Academic Medical Centers
Mass General Brigham
