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PCDC has dedicated itself to primary care transformation for over twenty years. Learn more about why we do what we do, and see how you can help us.

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PCDC was founded in 1993 to fix a major health systems problem -- a critical lack of access to primary care physicians and services in New York City's underserved communities.

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Our Impact
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Policy Spotlight
PCDC is building healthy, thriving communities through community investments, capacity-building services, and policy initiatives.

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Capacity Building

Community Investment

Policy Initiatives
PCDC has compiled an impressive collection of resources to help health care organizations better understand how they can help make primary care excellent.

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June 27, 2017 05/29/15
Q&A: How Primary Care Can Stop HIV – and How Health Centers Can Receive Free Assistance

Integrating HIV screening into primary care has never been more critical. Advances in HIV diagnosis, treatment, and prevention promise to dramatically alter the course of HIV for individuals and communities — with HIV testing the gateway to these services. "For the ...Read More ...Read More
June 23, 2017 05/29/15
Senate Repeal Bill Threatens Primary Care Infrastructure

Surprises are few in the Senate GOP’s bill to end Obamacare, which was released last week after a clandestine drafting process that excluded Democrats and many Republicans. Echoing the House repeal bill — which President Trump recently described as “mean, mean, ...Read More ...Read More
June 16, 2017 05/29/15
Through PCDC Financing, Apicha Opens Doors to Expanded Facility

Apicha Community Health Center unveiled its dramatically enhanced facilities in Lower Manhattan this week, following an expansion financed in large part by the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC). Left to Right: New York City Councilman Daniel Dromm Apicha CEO Therese R. Rodriguez PCDC CEO ...Read More ...Read More
May 5, 2017 05/29/15
AHCA Jeopardizes Primary Care

It’s a promise made and kept: the House of Representatives under pressure from President Trump voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This piece of legislation is profoundly dangerous to ...Read More ...Read More
March 28, 2017 05/29/15
PCDC Completes Third Round of Funding for Wisconsin Health Center

The Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) closed on a third round of funding to Lakeshore Community Health Care (Lakeshore) to finance the building of a new health center facility in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The project will consolidate Lakeshore’s existing clinics into ...Read More ...Read More
March 16, 2017 05/29/15
Ask the Expert, Rick Zall: Q&A about the future of primary care

While the debate surrounding health care swirls in Washington, DC, primary care providers, administrators, and payers are struggling to prepare for potentially massive shifts in policy confronting primary care. To learn more about what primary care can expect over the coming ...Read More ...Read More
February 23, 2017 05/29/15
City & State Recognizes CEO Louise Cohen for Corporate Social Responsibility

PCDC CEO Louise Cohen, MPH was honored today by City & State CSR at an event to promote a healthy workplace and culture of wellness. Ms. Cohen was one of more than 20 honorees to be recognized during a breakfast ...Read More ...Read More
February 8, 2017 05/29/15
Expert Panel Discusses Future of Primary Care at PCDC Annual Summit

NEW YORK – The Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) hosted its signature Innovation Circle event, the Annual Summit last week, harnessing expert opinions to address the health care issues at the center of our national discourse. The event, “Primary Care ...Read More ...Read More
February 7, 2017 05/29/15
Why we need team-based chronic care management

A few years ago I was involved in the case of John Smith (not his real name), a patient who was referred by the hospital emergency department (ED) to a care management team in a low-income urban community in New ...Read More ...Read More
February 2, 2017 05/29/15
Primary Care Development Corporation Chosen as Administrator for $19.5 Million New York State Community Health Care Revolving Capital Fund

NEW YORK – The Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) announced that it has been named the administrator for a new $19.5 million Community Health Care Revolving Capital Fund in New York State. The fund was established in the New York State ...Read More ...Read More

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Updated: January 9, 2017 Category: Capacity Building Type: Case Studies, Guides, Templates

This report provides discussion and key findings from the Integrated Care Planning Initiatative. It contains examples of workflows and tools developed by participants, findings from a literature review, and case studies.
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PCDC debuted this video at the PCDC Annual Spring Gala featuring our three honorees: Patricia Fernandez, MPA, L. Reuven Pasternak, MD, and Harvey Sigelbaum, J D.

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