BMC Company, operating as Boston Medical Center, is a safety-net academic medical center in Boston, Massachusetts. The institution's stated mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare for underserved populations, with a focus on addressing social determinants of health. It functions as a major provider for the New England region.
The center is a 511-bed facility offering over 70 specialties and subspecialties. Its emergency department is the busiest in the region. In research, it is the 19th largest recipient of National Institutes of Health funding among independent U.S. hospitals, with over $110 million in sponsored research funding.
Boston Medical Center operates under an equity-led model, integrating clinical care with programs intended to address root causes of health issues. These programs include a rooftop farm, a teaching kitchen, a food pantry, and initiatives focused on economic mobility, housing, and transportation for its patient population.
