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Home Research Research Library Comprehensiveness-the Need to Resurrect a Sagging Pillar of Primary Care. Comprehensiveness-the Need to Resurrect a Sagging Pillar of Primary Care. 2022 Author(s) Henry, Tracey L, Rich, Eugene C, and Bazemore, Andrew W Topic(s) Role of Primary Care, and Achieving Health System Goals Keyword(s) Payment, and Quality Of Care Volume Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Journal of General Internal Medicine There is a critical importance of comprehensive primary care, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that comprehensiveness – the ability of primary care clinicians to meet the majority of patients’ physical and mental health needs – is a crucial yet declining feature of primary care in the United States. They highlight the benefits of comprehensive care, including reduced hospitalizations, lower costs, and greater health equity. The article identifies barriers to comprehensiveness, such as fee-for-service payment models and inadequate training environments. The authors call for reforms in clinician training, practice organization, and payment models to revitalize comprehensive primary care, which they deem essential for addressing health inequities and improving overall healthcare delivery. Read More ABFM Research Read all 2024 Measuring Primary Healthcare Spending Go to Measuring Primary Healthcare Spending 2013 Do residents who train in safety net settings return for practice? Go to Do residents who train in safety net settings return for practice? 2024 The Disproportionate Impact of Primary Care Disruption and Telehealth Utilization During COVID-19 Go to The Disproportionate Impact of Primary Care Disruption and Telehealth Utilization During COVID-19 2015 More Comprehensive Care Among Family Physicians is Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Hospitalizations Go to More Comprehensive Care Among Family Physicians is Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Hospitalizations
Author(s) Henry, Tracey L, Rich, Eugene C, and Bazemore, Andrew W Topic(s) Role of Primary Care, and Achieving Health System Goals Keyword(s) Payment, and Quality Of Care Volume Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Journal of General Internal Medicine
ABFM Research Read all 2024 Measuring Primary Healthcare Spending Go to Measuring Primary Healthcare Spending 2013 Do residents who train in safety net settings return for practice? Go to Do residents who train in safety net settings return for practice? 2024 The Disproportionate Impact of Primary Care Disruption and Telehealth Utilization During COVID-19 Go to The Disproportionate Impact of Primary Care Disruption and Telehealth Utilization During COVID-19 2015 More Comprehensive Care Among Family Physicians is Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Hospitalizations Go to More Comprehensive Care Among Family Physicians is Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Hospitalizations
2013 Do residents who train in safety net settings return for practice? Go to Do residents who train in safety net settings return for practice?
2024 The Disproportionate Impact of Primary Care Disruption and Telehealth Utilization During COVID-19 Go to The Disproportionate Impact of Primary Care Disruption and Telehealth Utilization During COVID-19
2015 More Comprehensive Care Among Family Physicians is Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Hospitalizations Go to More Comprehensive Care Among Family Physicians is Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Hospitalizations
