Latest PCDC News

Enhancing Gender-Affirming Care in Puerto Rico

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Client Spotlight, Technical Assistance
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As a growing number of states and territories in the United States enact laws to prevent providers from administering gender-affirming treatment, it’s more important than ever to address the needs of transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people. Recently, the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC), through its cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Primary Care Development Corporation, InclusivCare Improves Access to Healthcare

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Investment
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The multi-million-dollar investment will enhance overall patient outcomes in southeast Louisiana Access to high-quality and cost-effective primary care is vital to good health, yet some communities face barriers to accessing care. According to the America’s Health Rankings, the state trails much of the nation in health outcomes. In Jefferson Parish, LA, adult smoking, obesity, and …

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Bridging Primary and Behavioral Health Providers through Organizational Integration and Collaboration

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: PCDC News, Technical Assistance
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Physical health and mental health are undeniably linked, and with rising mental health concerns in the U.S. population, integrated primary and behavioral health care is more important than ever. Since 2020, the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center …

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Primary Care Should Play a Central Role in Gov. Hochul’s “Quality of Life” Policy Plans

| By Hannah Huntt
Categories: PCDC News, Policy
Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) — a New York-based, national nonprofit Community Financial Development Institution that aims to increase access to primary care and achieve health equity through strategic community investment, capacity building, and policy initiatives — applauds Governor Hochul’s focus on improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers. Every New Yorker deserves …

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Meeting Providers’ Care Coordination Needs Post-Covid-19

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Client Spotlight, Technical Assistance
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High-quality, coordinated primary care improves outcomes for everyone: patients, providers, and payers. This level of care requires excellent communication – providers are expected to build strong relationships with patients, keep patients engaged in care delivery, and coordinate patient needs. Training staff in these growing tasks has been difficult, as COVID-19 disrupted all aspects of in-person …

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Bridging Primary and Behavioral Health Providers through Organizational Integration and Collaboration
Primary Care Should Play a Central Role in Gov. Hochul’s “Quality of Life” Policy Plans
A Warm Welcome to PCDC’s Newest Board Members
Yuvo Health Partners With PCDC
Special PCDC Statement: Reproductive health care, including abortion, is an essential component of primary care
Celebrating Primary Care Investment Passage in New York State