Reports May 27, 2022

Investing in Primary Care: The Pathway to Better Health and Equity in the United States

This Points on Care brief examines recent data indicating that primary care in the United States is underfunded and that increased investment in primary care would increase access to and ultimately produce better, more equitable health outcomes.

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Primary care is the foundation of a well-functioning health care system and a cornerstone of healthy, thriving communities. Evidence demonstrates that health systems offering robust access to primary care have better outcomes and fewer disparities among patients, as well as overall lower costs. This brief highlights the recent data that indicate primary care in the United States (U.S.) is underfunded and that increased investment in primary care would increase access to and ultimately produce better, more equitable health outcomes.