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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Better primary care saves Colorado $20 million | Health Policy Solutions | November 1, 2012 |
ACO and Patient-Centered Medical Homes:How One Organization Is Diving Into Both Models | Becker's Hospital Review | September 26, 2012 |
PCMH model a success to be reckoned with according to PCPCC report | September 11, 2012 | |
Aetna Engages in Broadscale Medical Home Program:Multi-Year Commitment to CMS Innovation Center's Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative in New York and Ohio | 4 Traders | August 22, 2012 |
Aetna Utilizing Medical Home for its Medicare Advantage Populations | March 15, 2012 |