Greater investment in primary care is associated with lower costs, higher patient satisfaction, fewer hospitalizations and emergency department visits, and lower mortality. Despite current high levels of healthcare spending in the United States, the proportion spent on primary care is insufficient. A shift in resources to support greater access to comprehensive, coordinated primary care is imperative to achieving a stronger, higher-performing healthcare system.
Underinvestment in primary care gives rise to patient access and workforce issues. A significant financial incentive for physicians and other clinicians to choose other areas of specialty undermines primary care.
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'Doc fix' still on track despite two weeks to lose steam | Modern Healthcare | April 9, 2015 |
'The right direction' :Primary-care docs see promise in CMS' proposed pay for non face-to-face work | Modern Healthcare | July 15, 2013 |
As value-based efforts lag, push for price regulation gains momentum | Modern Healthcare | February 25, 2019 |
Nurse practitioner workforce doubles amid primary-care push | Modern Healthcare | February 3, 2020 |
Breaking Down The MACRA Proposed Rule | Health Affairs | April 29, 2016 |
Anthem Reports Earnings Growth, Raises Outlook | Wall Street Journal | October 31, 2018 |
Better primary care saves Colorado $20 million | Health Policy Solutions | November 1, 2012 |
100+ Medical Organizations Urge Changes to Proposed Rule | AAFP News | July 1, 2016 |
ACO Participation Prepares FPs for MACRA Implementation | AAFP News | August 2, 2016 |
AAFP Declares Victory for FPs as Senate Fully Repeals SGR | AAFP News | April 15, 2015 |