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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 20m

As @usofcare.bsky.social CEO Natalie Davis notes, patient experiences in primary care offer critical insights toward improving the field.

With support from @commonwealthfund.org, check out a recent webinar on key findings from new research exploring these experiences ⬇️
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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 19h

In a recent @newsweek.com article, PCC Member @uracorg.bsky.social's CEO Dr. Shawn Griffin spoke on our nation's increasing shortage of primary care clinicians.

Read the full piece here:
www.newsweek.com/wave-of-medi...

Wave of medical school expansion aims to address physician shortages

Industry leaders say more medical school graduates can be part of the solution to doctor shortages.

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 1d

A huge congrats to Dr. Kisha Davis on her exciting new leadership role!

We’re proud to continue working alongside her and the American Academy of Family Physicians to advance and improve primary care.

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 1d

On October 16, join the PCC for a webinar exploring the role of policy, industry standards, payment and innovation in scaling primary care teams with technology that can improve health in all communities.

Register for the event here: thepcc.pub/techsolution...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 1d

NEW: @massgeneralbrigham.bsky.social has introduced an AI tool to support primary care teams.

"Care Connect," aims to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative burden.

More in @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/10/12/m...

One Mass. health system is turning to AI to ease shortage of primary care doctors. Some don’t like it

Mass General Brigham has turned to AI to address a critical shortage of primary care doctors, launching an AI app that questions patients, reviews medical records, and produces a list of potential dia...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 4d

Thank you to West Health for their support on this important brief!

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 4d

As policymakers recognize primary care’s critical role in improving outcomes and reducing costs, long-overdue reforms to Medicare’s payment structure are in motion.

Our issue brief examines two efforts: the 2026 MPFS proposed rule and the Pay PCPs Act. ⬇️
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Administration and Congressional Leaders Aligned on Primary Care Payment Reforms - PCC

As policymakers increasingly recognize primary care’s critical role in improving outcomes and reducing costs, long-overdue reforms to Medicare’s payment structure are now in motion. This issue brief f...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 5d

Medical students from the Long School of Medicine provided their visions for a patient-centered future for primary care through the Carolyn Ann Bellue Holly Annual Student Essay Contest.

Check out these words from these young primary care leaders:
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Medical school essay contest winners provide inspired visions for future of primary care - UT Health San Antonio

Three medical students from the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine were named winners of the 2nd annual Carolyn Ann Bellue Holly Annual Student Essay Contest during Primary Care Week Oct...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 5d

Exciting news below!

Congratulations to a great team at Jefferson Health for winning such a coveted award from the National Association of ACOs - we're deeply grateful to have you both as members as together we work to forward comprehensive, whole-person primary care.

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 6d

New research shows #PrimaryCare physicians face some of the highest rates of clinical attrition. This puts patients’ access to comprehensive, continuous care is at risk.

We must continue to advocate for policies that strengthen and sustain primary care.
www.healio.com/news/primary...

Primary care among the top specialties most affected by attrition

Clinical practice attrition rose from 2013 to 2019, according to a new longitudinal analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Furthermore, practicing in several certain specialties, inclu...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 7d

The PCC has now released 10 important resources for our October 16 webinar exploring how emerging technologies and new tools can empower primary care teams and streamline participation in value-based care.

Read them and learn more about the webinar here: thepcc.pub/techsolution...

Teams, Tech and Tools: Solutions for Administrative Burdens in Primary Care - PCC

Join the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) for a webinar exploring how emerging technologies and new tools can empower primary care teams and streamline participation in value-based care. For many clin...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 8d

As #PrimaryCare remains underfunded, many states are stepping up. The PCC is tracking investments, state spending targets and payer accountability.

Read how health systems and states aim to reverse this trend via @modernhealthcare.bsky.social: www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh...

Health systems, states seek to fix primary care funding shortages

Some healthcare leaders fear the current investment rate for primary care is not enough.

www.modernhealthcare.com

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 8d

The AHRQ Academy’s updated MOUD in Primary Care Playbook is now live.

This new guide reflects key regulatory changes, new clinical guidance and real-world insights to help providers deliver comprehensive OUD care.

Check out this resource here: integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/pla...

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 9d

Join PCC member evolvedMD for a thoughtful conversation on @evernorth.bsky.social’s (a subsidiary of PCC member @cignahealthcare.bsky.social) journey toward behavioral health integration into its primary care clinics.

Learn more and register below:
www.apg.org/event/apg-ho...

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 10d

PCC's Ann Greiner will be joining ACLM's 2025 Lifestyle Medicine Conference for an important session on whole-person primary care implementation.

Register below for a dynamic community gathering to ignite transformation in health care at #LM2025.
lifestylemedicine.org/conference-e...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 11d

In a recent evolvedMD webinar, panelists discussed how behavioral health integration into primary care reduces stigma, improves access and provides timely, comprehensive support while easing clinician burnout.

Check out a recording of the session here:

Improving Mental Health Access: evolvedMD and Banner Medical Group

Ready to explore how CoCM transforms mental health care for primary care leaders and their patients? Learn more in this free webinar.

www.evolvedmd.com

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 11d

For patients, health care stakeholders, policymakers and large employers, shifting resources to person-centered, community-oriented primary care is a policy imperative.

Is your state taking action? Find out below through our State Investment Hub ⬇️
thepcc.pub/STATEINVESTM...

State Investment Hub - PCC

State Investment Hub Across the nation, states are beginning to recognize the central role primary care plays in promoting happy, healthy communities. Use our state investment hub to explore how state...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 11d

In a March webinar co-hosted by @usofcare.bsky.social, PCC's Ann Greiner stressed the urgency of strengthening primary care.

The foundation of primary care is weakening, with only 19% of new physicians entering the field.

Check out the full webinar: thepcc.pub/Better-Prima...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 12d

"Primary care spending in the U.S. is declining, with only 4.39% of employer-sponsored insurance spending in 2022, down from 4.93% in 2018."

America underinvests in primary care—we need to reverse this trend.

More on this data from in @medicaleconomics.bsky.social ⬇️

Primary care accounts for just 4% of U.S. health spending, HCCI report finds

Health Care Cost Institute analysis highlights shrinking investment, wide state variation and sharper rural reliance on primary care.

www.medicaleconomics.com

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 13d

"Their patients are happier, and they get paid more -- it's better all the way around."

Paul Markovich, head of PCC member @blueshieldca.bsky.social, recently sat down with @medpagetoday.com's @joycefr.bsky.social to discuss their innovative primary care physician payment model. ⬇️

'It's Better All the Way Around': Changing How Primary Care Docs Are Paid

The head of California Blue Shield's parent company discusses physician payment and a new PBM

www.medpagetoday.com

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 13d

This webinar is made possible with support from @commonwealthfund.org and @arnoldventures.bsky.social.

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 13d

In an upcoming PCC webinar, panelists will discuss the role of policy, industry standards, payment and innovation in scaling primary care teams with technology that can improve health in all communities.

Learn more and register below:
thepcc.pub/techsolution...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 14d

In comments on the annual Medicare fee schedule payment rule, the PCC and its Better Health — NOW (BHN) campaign expressed appreciation for several MPFS modernization proposals that “strengthen whole-person primary care.”

Read our full letter:
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PCC Backs Primary Care Payment Changes in Medicare Payment Rule - PCC

In comments on the annual Medicare fee schedule payment rule, the Primary Care Collaborative and its Better Health — NOW (BHN) campaign expressed appreciation for several MPFS modernization proposals ...

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 15d

Rhode Island has set an important precent. The state increased primary care spending and slowed health care spending growth.

Other states are now adopting policies to boost primary care funding, with varying targets and strategies. More in @medicaleconomics.bsky.social:

States test new models to boost primary care spending

From Rhode Island to California, states are experimenting with ways to funnel more money into primary care, though it’s uncertain whether those investments can rein in overall health costs.

www.medicaleconomics.com

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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · 15d

Important news: CMS is updating & expanding its value-based care model to better align payments for primary care.

Hear what PCC's Ann Greiner has to say about the AHEAD model in a new @modernhealthcare.bsky.social piece from Bridget Early ⬇️
www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-reg...

What to know about AHEAD, CMS’ revamped all-payer model

The Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design model seeks efficiency and quality improvement across Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance.

www.modernhealthcare.com