The Maryland Department of Health today announced the expansion of advanced primary care delivery throughout the state.
Advanced primary care puts patients first by focusing on preventive care, care coordination, and better health outcomes rather than the number of health care services provided. The expansion of these programs will help Marylanders access primary care more quickly, more effectively manage chronic conditions and reduce unnecessary hospital visits. Approximately 1.2 million Marylanders who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid could benefit from these advanced primary care programs, which took effect on Jan. 1.