Barcino in Brookline might still have their patio with heaters open- not 100% sure

As someone who works in this industry, yes your examples in #1 are clearly thought out, but I'll offer you some rationale why they're not feasible. You simply cannot prioritize the mental well-being of PCPs whilst also offering after hour and weekend care. It's an oxymoron. To offer open walk in days you'd have a 3 hour wait before the clinic even opened. And group visits? Not sure what you mean by this but it really doesn't seem HIPAA compliant. I know I'd personally never be seen as a group for a medical concern.

I do strongly agree that we need to incentivize more people to go into primary care, but sadly it's just not flashy the way specialties and sub specialties are. On top of that, you commented on the burden being a PCP has on one's mental health, when you could make double or even triple that as a specialist, it's rare to chose the lower paying option.

Perhaps if you feel strongly about improvements that need to be made for hospitals that literally serve the entire planet, you could work as a clinic manager. Hospitals are always seeking more employees.

I would advise skipping urgent care and going to the er if you remain highly concerned. The er will have capabilities for MRI and CT, but you may have to wait a few hours to get them done. Hope this helps.

In regards to what other posters have said, Boston hospitals are world renowned and nearly all are Harvard affiliated. As such, they do a significant amount of research meaning not every doctor is treating patients 100%. Additionally, patients come here from all over New England (and New York) as well as from all over the world for care.