Revitalizing the U.S. Primary Care Infrastructure

2021

Authors Grumbach, Kevin, Bodenheimer, Thomas, Cohen, Deborah J, Phillips, Robert L, Stange, Kurt C, Westfall, John M
Topics Achieving Health System Goals, Role of Primary Care
Volume 385(13):1156-1158
Source New England Journal of Medicine

Primary care is under-supported in the United States. Moving forward, an investment plan could include oversight, tools, and resources for rebuilding primary care, with clear accountability vested in a single council and an overarching goal of achieving health equity.