2021 Power 50: Lou Brady
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Lou Brady, president & CEO of the Family Health Center of Worcester
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As the CEO of the 500-employee, $38-million Family Health Center, Lou Brady’s energy, personality and ability to get people to buy into what the health center is all about is a key part of his job.
The organization has more than 30,000 patients, 95% who are low income and 75% who identify as a ethnic or racial minority. FHCW provides $56 million in savings to the overall health system, caring for Medicaid patients at 24% lower cost than other providers. Its operations generate $85 million in direct and community spending.
The last year posed a whole new threat level to the vulnerable population it serves, as the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately hurt low-income communities and people of color. Brady and his team – a staff speaking dozens of languages – ensured the health of these groups during the crisis, and Brady is now addressing a larger priority exposed by COVID-19: social determinants of health, or the economic challenges making it harder for people to get or stay healthy.
What do you think the future holds for Central Mass.? “If Central Mass. was a stock, I would definitely buy and hold … I see for the region a number of partners coming together in creative collaborations."
Warrior mentality: “I love Spartan Racing. I ran a couple races a few years back, follow the sport through podcasts and social media, and even trained with a few notables.”
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