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Healthcare and Life Sciences

Boston is a global leader in the healthcare and life sciences industry. This includes everything from research and development to world-renowned healthcare corporations.  

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Boston’s innovation economy is thriving, with leaders from government, industry, the nonprofit sector and academia engaged in making the City a place where life sciences and other companies want to start, stay, and grow.

Dr. Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, President and CEO, Vertex

Industry snapshot

  • The Boston area is home to 25 hospitals and 20 community health centers.
  • The Longwood Medical Area represents a world-class health epicenter. There are more than 46,000 scientists, researchers, and staff, and over 21,000 students studying at institutions and hospitals.
  • Boston has received the most N.I.H. funding of any U.S. city for 21 consecutive years.
  • Boston's healthcare and social assistance industries account for over 18% of total employment. Five of the ten largest employers are hospitals.
  • There are more than 12,000 life sciences jobs in Boston across research, development, and manufacturing.
  • Boston boasts over 120 Health IT and Digital Health companies.

    

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