Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2026) – Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) President and CEO Ann Greiner has issued the following statement in response to an executive order issued on August 10, 2026, instructing the Department of Health and Human Services to further adjust the vaccine schedule:

“Vaccines are a critical tool in preventive care and essential for delivering high quality, whole-person primary care. The United States vaccine schedule was developed on the basis of A-plus science and with input from leading experts.

“We urge the Administration to continue following previous recommendations to ensure the best possible care for American families.”

Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2026) – Today, Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner issued the following statement in response to the release of the Patients First Act:

“The PCC is grateful to Rep. Joyce, Rep. Schrier, Rep. Murphy and all members of the GOP Doctors Caucus and Congressional Doctors Caucus for their efforts to improve Americans’ health by strengthening primary care in Medicare.

“This legislation includes important steps for shifting our health system away from a broken model that has consistently undervalued primary care. Providing hybrid payments to independent, primary care practices will give them the flexibility and stability they need to run their practice more effectively, serve more Medicare beneficiaries and spend more time with their patients

“Eliminating cost-sharing for primary care, team-based care and integrated behavioral health visits covered by the hybrid program will make it easier for beneficiaries across the country to get the care they need and deserve.

“We look forward to working further with the bill sponsors to continue strengthening provisions in the bill  that support whole person primary care.“

Washington, D.C. (July 14, 2026) – The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) is pleased that CMS continues to pursue bold action in its 2027 Medicare Part B Payment rule that will improve the nation’s health by strengthening primary care in Medicare.

“This latest rule includes proposals that are vital to strengthening the foundation of our health care system and empowering Americans and their families to better manage their own health,” said PCC President and CEO Ann Greiner. “We applaud CMS for recognizing the need to recenter and revalue primary care.”

The proposed rule includes policy proposals that reflect advocacy from the PCC, its members and its Better Health NOW partners, including:

• A Request for Information on how Medicare can shift primary care into hybrid payment structures that give teams the stability and flexibility they need
• Bold steps to strengthen the Medicare Shared Savings Program, including expansion of the beneficiary cost-sharing benefit tested in ACO REACH
• Continued, aggressive work targeting mis-valuation of services, including proposed reforms to Global Surgical Periods
• Improved payment to support Whole-Person Primary Care, including:
  • Shared Medical Appointments
  • Health Coaching and
  • Enhanced reimbursement for behavioral health and behavioral health integration.

While the rule includes provisions that strengthen primary care, it also includes a mandatory expiration of Congress’s latest temporary conversion factor bump.

“While the latest rule is an important step forward for patients and primary care,there is only so much that Medicare can do on their own,” continued Greiner. “We urge Congress to act now to advance broader reforms that assure sustainable payment and accelerate primary care payment reform.”

The PCC will review the rule more closely with its members, offer comment on the proposed rule and reply to the RFI on primary care.

“We are eager to continue to work with CMS leaders on strategies that move us away from a flawed fee-for-service approach that has undervalued primary care, undermining access and quality of care,” concluded Greiner.

Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2026) – Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) President and CEO Ann Greiner has issued the following statement in response to an executive order issued on May 29, 2026 instructing the Department of Health and Human Services to make additional changes to the childhood vaccine schedule:

“Vaccines play a central role in prevention and are a critical part of high-quality, whole-person primary care. For decades, the United States vaccine schedule has been guided by A-plus science that is focused on the particular health threats our nation faces.

“We urge the Administration to continue following the recommendations developed with input from clinicians across the nation who strive to deliver the best possible care to their families, friends and neighbors.”

Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2026) – Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) President and CEO Ann Greiner has issued the following statement in response to the June 1, 2026, interim final rule affecting the Medicaid program:

“The PCC is disappointed by today’s interim final rule, which would further imperil access to high-quality primary care. These top-down changes will force states to implement new requirements that will hamper access to preventive services and primary care.

“At a time when families already struggle to gain access to needed primary care and preventive services, finalizing this regulation will undermine stability of practices across the nation. We urge policymakers to press pause on these concerning policies.”

Today’s announcement closely followed a proposed Special Directed Payment rule that would eliminate $510 billion from state Medicaid budgets—far outpacing the $149 billion score estimated by the CBO when H.R. 1 was passed – and further weakening the nation’s health care safety net.

Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2026) – The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) is concerned by the termination of Dr. John Wong and Dr. Esa Davis from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

“The USPSTF plays a central role in ensuring American families have access to critical preventive services that are the underpinning of primary care,” said Ann Greiner, President and CEO of the PCC. “This move undermines the integrity of USPSTF and engenders distrust in the committee’s vital work to advance evidence-based prevention.”

Last summer, the PCC joined with 103 other organizations urging policymakers to preserve the integrity of the USPSTF by protecting and preserving the USPSTF’s current structure and operations.

“We urge the Secretary and HHS to preserve the remaining members of the task force and allow them to proceed with the evidence-based approach that has been the hallmark of the USPSTF,” continued Greiner.

Since its inception, the Task Force has issued nearly 300 recommendations through a rigorous, multi-step process in collaboration with the public, evidence-based practice centers, and experts in primary care and clinical research.

Washington, D.C. (May 08, 2026) – Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) President and CEO Ann Greiner has issued the following statement in response to efforts by CMS to streamline prior authorization:

“We appreciate the Administration exploring ways to reduce the red tape and bureaucracy that hinders primary care from delivering care patients need.

“We look forward to learning more about these initiatives to streamline prior authorization and gaining a deeper understanding of their impact on removing unnecessary and harmful barriers to care.

“The PCC and its members stand ready to work with the Administration toward simplifying care–including by discussing some of the ideas released in a recent policy options brief.”

Shawn Gremminger is the President and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2026) — The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC), which advocates for better health and wellbeing for all Americans by strengthening primary care, is enhancing its leadership by welcoming Shawn Gremminger, President and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, to its Board of Directors.  

The National Alliance is the only national nonprofit coalition focused on aligning purchasers to advocate for reforms that improve quality care and drive value in the health system.  

 “Employers and purchasers play a vital role in shaping health care in the United States, and we’ve been grateful to have the National Alliance as a member and partner in the effort to strengthen primary care,” said Ann Greiner, President and CEO of the Primary Care Collaborative. “Shawn’s new role will enhance the broad set of perspectives already on the PCC’s Board.”  

Gremminger, as President and CEO of the National Alliance, represents public and private sectors, nonprofits and labor unions that provide health benefits to more than 90 million Americans — more than half of the employer-sponsored insurance market — spending over $850 billion annually. 

“Employers understand that a strong primary care workforce must be the foundation of a high performing healthcare system,” said Gremminger. “Without good access to high-quality primary care, employers will continue to pay for overpriced, low-value, uncoordinated, episodic care – an expensive death spiral that fails to serve America’s working families.” 

“We are thrilled to have Shawn join our Board,” said Sean Hogan, Chair of the PCC Board of Directors. “He brings demonstrated expertise and passion for advocating for primary care we’re grateful for National Alliance’s support as we advance the important voice of employers who are seeking better access, affordability and health outcomes for their employees.” 

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2026) – Ann Greiner, President and CEO of the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC), has issued the following statement in response to the proposed bipartisan appropriations and health package:

“We’re grateful that Congress has come together to draft bipartisan legislation that protects access to primary care, especially for those in underserved and rural communities. By strengthening community health centers, making bold investments in the Teaching Health Center GME program, increasing incentives for alternative payment model participation and protecting access to virtual care, this bill will ensure millions of Americans still receive the care they need and deserve.

“But while it’s critical that Congress acts quickly to address these issues, much more must be done in the coming months to ensure Americans’ access to high-quality, whole-person primary care. Skyrocketing premium and deductible costs, extended wait times and a dwindling workforce remain major hurdles to primary care access for far too many Americans.

“The PCC and our members stand ready to work with lawmakers on pragmatic, substantive solutions, such as the recommendations for reform of Medicare payment we recently shared with the GOP Doctors Caucus and Congressional Doctors Caucus.”

Washington, D.C. (January 6, 2026) – The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) President and CEO Ann Greiner has issued the following statement:

“Vaccinations are a proven, essential form of prevention, a critical component of primary care and a cornerstone of America’s public health system. Decades of research have proven they are safe and effective—and the science has not changed.

“Unfortunately, new policies will create confusion and misunderstanding around vaccines. This confusion will lead to delays in access to immunization and eat into the vital time patients have with clinicians—time that is already limited in our broken fee-for-service model.

“The PCC urges policymakers to reverse course and follow established scientific and medical consensus on vaccines—ensuring access to lifesaving immunizations and protecting families’ time with clinicians.”