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The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) is the leading national, nonpartisan and multi-stakeholder voice advocating for better health and wellbeing for all Americans by strengthening primary care.

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On November 19, the PCC submitted a statement to the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee as it examined how to modernize care coordination to better prevent and treat chronic disease.

Give it a read ⬇️
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The PCC Submits a Statement for the Record to Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health - PCC
On November 19, the Primary Care Collaborative submitted a statement to the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee as it examined how to modernize care coordination to better prevent and treat chronic...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Yesterday, the PCC emailed our monthly Member newsletter! In it we discussed the end of the government shutdown, ACLM's #LM2025 Conference and more!

Are you signed up for our quarterly public list? Click the link below to be ready for next month! ⬇️
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a screengrab from the PCC's November 2025 newsletter
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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In a recent Healthcare Innovation write-up, Pietje Kobus detailed our recommendations for policymakers to strengthen RHCs and FQHCs, implement hybrid payment models, and more to improve rural health.

More about our 2025 Evidence Report release webinar ⬇️
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Rural Healthcare Challenges and Solutions: Insights from PCC's 2025 Evidence Report
Key trends discussed in a webinar hosted by the PCC indicate that rural clinicians provide comprehensive care amid declining primary care spending
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November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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This month, PCC's own Ann Greiner joined a panel of key health leaders for “Aligning Practice, Payment and Policy for High-Value Care,” at #LM2025 labelled as “one of the most consequential discussions of the conference” by American College of Lifestyle Medicine President Dr. Padmaja Patel.
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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A new Healthcare Innovation article from David Raths outlines our new Evidence Report—created in partnership with @aafp.org's Robert Graham Center—and how policymakers can strengthen and sustain primary care in rural settings.

Give it a read ⬇️
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7 Policy Recommendations to Bolster Rural Primary Care
Primary Care Collaborative report: Advanced Primary Care Management codes could serve as a foundation for a more robust hybrid primary care payment model in traditional Medicare...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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On December 18, join the PCC and Harvard Medical School for the release of the Primary Care Investment Guide.

Learn more and register below ⬇️
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Strategies to Improve Health by Bolstering Primary Care - PCC
On December 18, join the Primary Care Collaborative and Harvard Medical School (HMS) for the release of the Primary Care Investment Guide.  Developed by the Harvard Medical School Center for Primary C...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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PCC Member Jefferson Health's new Lifestyle Program offers yearlong, evidence-based support for healthier living. With nutrition, activity, sleep, stress, connection and more, this program advances whole-person, comprehensive primary care.

Learn more:
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November 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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In a PCC October webinar, Innovaccer Head of Policy and External Affairs Lisa Bari emphasized the org's role as a cross-system “data janitorial” layer that standardizes information across different records to build a cohesive patient view.

Learn more: thepcc.pub/techsolutionswebinar
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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ICYMI: Shawn Martin, Executive VP and CEO of PCC member @aafp.org, wrote on the need to invest in solutions that remove financial and administrative barriers for primary care clinicians.

Check it out in a @modernhealthcare.bsky.social article ⬇️
Rebuilding primary care: tackling debt, pay and practice reform
The path to becoming a primary care physician is hindered by too many barriers, says Shawn Martin, CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Have you gotten the chance to look at the National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR)'s latest report?

This research explores AHRQ’s investments in primary care and gives useful info for #PrimaryCare researchers and clinicians. ⬇️
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AHRQ’s Investments in Primary Care Research for 2023 and 2024
This National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR) report (PDF, 3.9 MB) is the second comprehensive review of AHRQ’s recent investments in primary care research – covering federal f...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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At the release of our 2025 Evidence Report, CMS's Alina Czekai argued that rural communities have long been excluded from major technology conversations and investments, even as they stand to benefit the most from advances in health technology.

Watch more: thepcc.pub/closingthedi...
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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New @gallup.com data show major state-by-state gaps in access, affordability and quality of health care. However, no state earns an "A" grade.

Comprehensive primary care is key to closing these gaps and improving people’s health care experiences.

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How Do Americans Experience Healthcare in Their State?
New state rankings from West Health-Gallup reveal sizable differences in residents' experiences of healthcare cost, quality, and access and an urgent need for improvement in every U.S. state.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Rural Americans face significant obstacles when it comes to accessing comprehensive primary care, from clinician shortages to cost.

@commonwealthfund.org dives headfirst into this widespread problem and proposes solutions in a new publication. ⬇️
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The State of Rural Primary Care in the United States
Rural Americans face significant barriers to accessing adequate primary care; tailored federal and state programs can help address some of these challenges.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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This afternoon, the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee is holding a hearing on how the United States can modernize care coordination to treat and prevent chronic illnesses.

Read our latest blog post from Larry McNeely on the matter:
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How Congress Can Take Real Steps to Address Chronic Illness - PCC
This afternoon, the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee is holding a hearing on how the United States can modernize care coordination to treat and prevent chronic illnesses. The hearing is timely: ...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Some incredibly interesting ideas here exploring how we can rebuild our health care system around the parts we know are effective at improving people's health.

Check out this new piece for @milbankfund.bsky.social by Dr. Asaf Bitton. Definitely worth a read! ⬇️
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Primary Care Needs a Triple Double: A Call to Action | Milbank Memorial Fund
Health care should not just be about treating illness. It should be about preventing it, building long-term healing relationships, and improving overall health outcomes. So, when we talk about how to ...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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According to an October study from PCC Member Elevance Health's Public Policy Institute, the use of a grocery card benefit by Medicare Advantage dual-eligible enrollees correlated to increased primary care office visits.

More in Becker's ⬇️
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Grocery benefit use for dual-eligible MA beneficiaries linked to increased office visits: Elevance study - Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News
Use of a grocery card benefit by Medicare Advantage dual-eligible enrollees correlated to increased office visits, according to an October study from the Elevance Health Public Policy Institute. “If y...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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To @acpimphysicians.bsky.social's @sericksonacp.bsky.social, primary care is personal.

When selecting #PrimaryCare clinicians for her family, Erickson sought ones who embraced the patient-centered medical home model, used EHRs and maintained strong communication with their patients.
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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On November 12, the Primary Care Collaborative released its 2025 Evidence Report, Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care: Evidence, Stories, and Solutions.

Check out the full recording and key highlights here ⬇️
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Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care: Evidence, Stories and Solutions - PCC's 2025 Evidence Report - PCC
On November 12, the Primary Care Collaborative released its 2025 Evidence Report, Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care: Evidence, Stories, and Solutions. The 2025 PCC Evidence Report examines th...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Rural primary care is typically more comprehensive than urban primary care despite having fewer clinicians.

@gohealio.bsky.social highlights our 2025 Evidence Report with the Robert Graham Center in a new article:

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Rural PCPs often provide more comprehensive care vs. urban peers
Rural primary care is typically more comprehensive than urban primary care despite having fewer clinicians, according to a new report from the Primary Care Collaborative and Robert Graham Center.&ldqu...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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How long does it take to book a new patient appointment with a primary care clinician in greater Boston?

In a new article, the @lowninstitute.bsky.social called to find out:
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How long does it take to book a new patient appointment with a primary care doc in greater Boston? We called to find out. - Lown Institute
We called 86 hospitals and primary care offices to see how long it would take to get a new patient appointment. Here's what we found.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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"Rural primary care practices deliver a broader range of services than their urban counterparts, even as workforce shortages and federal policy changes strain access and affordability."

Becker's Hospital Review covers our 2025 Evidence Report ⬇️
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November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Rural health care in the U.S. is struggling with headwinds, including aging populations, a shrinking physician workforce and consolidation of health care services.

Read our new report, a snapshot of the state of rural primary care in the U.S. ⬇️
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Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care - PCC
Rural health care in the U.S. is struggling with headwinds, including aging populations, a shrinking physician workforce and consolidation of health care services. Some rural communities can access ma...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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On 10/31, CMS released its CY 2026 MPFS Rule. The rule advances multiple policies to improve the nation’s health by strengthening #PrimaryCare in #Medicare.

Partnering with West Health, the PCC has pulled together a brief overview and topline analysis. ⬇️
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How the 2026 Proposed PFS Supports a Healthier America - PCC
This issue brief provides a breakdown of major provisions in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and their potential impact on primary care.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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In a recent PCC webinar, Atlantic Health VP and PCC fellow Dr. Drew Albano outlined the importance of technology (and proper utilization of it) for primary care clinicians to develop stronger relationships with patients.

Our full webinar here: thepcc.pub/techsolution...
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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At our upcoming "Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care" webinar, the @aafp.org Robert Graham Center's Alison Huffstetler will join the PCC's Ann Greiner to provide takeaways from our new 2025 Evidence Report.

Don't miss this important conversation - register below: thepcc.pub/Closing-The-...
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM