Primary care is the foundation of all effective health care systems, and research has consistently shown that strong investments in primary care promote better health and generate savings.
Unfortunately, decades of underinvestment have weakened primary care, hampering Americans’ access to the high-quality, whole person primary care they deserve.
This fact sheet explains how policymakers can improve access and provide more time for care by pairing stronger investments in front line practices with hybrid payments, policymakers can begin rebuilding primary care in the U.S.
