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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. ABFM Research Read all 2023 Interpersonal Primary Care Continuity for Chronic Conditions Is Associated with Fewer Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees Go to Interpersonal Primary Care Continuity for Chronic Conditions Is Associated with Fewer Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees 2021 Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education Go to Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education 2018 Adherence to clinical guidelines for monitoring diabetes in primary care settings. Go to Adherence to clinical guidelines for monitoring diabetes in primary care settings. 1990 Expanding the family practice model Go to Expanding the family practice model
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 2023 Interpersonal Primary Care Continuity for Chronic Conditions Is Associated with Fewer Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees Go to Interpersonal Primary Care Continuity for Chronic Conditions Is Associated with Fewer Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees 2021 Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education Go to Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education 2018 Adherence to clinical guidelines for monitoring diabetes in primary care settings. Go to Adherence to clinical guidelines for monitoring diabetes in primary care settings. 1990 Expanding the family practice model Go to Expanding the family practice model
2023 Interpersonal Primary Care Continuity for Chronic Conditions Is Associated with Fewer Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees Go to Interpersonal Primary Care Continuity for Chronic Conditions Is Associated with Fewer Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees
2021 Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education Go to Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education
2018 Adherence to clinical guidelines for monitoring diabetes in primary care settings. Go to Adherence to clinical guidelines for monitoring diabetes in primary care settings.
