Building Medicaid Managed Care Programs Centered on Advanced Primary Care and Health Equity

In many state Medicaid programs, primary care is the keystone that supports other state health care priorities, like value-based care and health equity. Better primary care is associated with improved health outcomes, lower health care costs, and reductions in health disparities — especially for communities of color. By promoting advanced primary care within Medicaid initiatives, states can work toward broader state health care goals and have a big impact.