Join the PCC for a webinar exploring how emerging technologies and new tools can empower primary care teams. This is the 2nd webinar in a PCC series on how to reduce the administrative burdens associated with participation in value-based care: thepcc.pub/techsolution...

In a March webinar co-hosted by @usofcare.bsky.social and the PCC, Dr. Venice Haynes discussed major key takeaways from @commonwealthfund.org research, including how patients value clear communication, trust and cultural responsiveness. Check out the full webinar below: thepcc.pub/betterprimar...

NEW from @nejm.org Catalyst: Value-based, senior-focused primary care practices result in 20% more primary care visits and 6% more regularly scheduled visits than traditional fee-for-service models. More on the study in Medical Economics: www.medicaleconomics.com/view/seniors...

"[A]s a physician myself, I know access to high-quality primary care changes lives. But today, primary care physicians face rising challenges to continue operating." A Lohud Opinion piece by Dr. Ramon Tallaj that's worth a read ⬇️

Healing Works Foundation President Dr. Wayne Jonas recently joined Conversations On Health Care for a great conversation on the importance of whole-person, comprehensive primary care. Give it a watch! ⬇️

Last month, CMS released their MSSP ACO 2024 Financial and Quality Results. These results revealed that primary care centric ACOs have outperformed their peers for the seventh consecutive year. Our statement: thepcc.pub/primaryacosl...

In a Medical Economics piece, PCC's Ann Greiner spoke with other health experts on the downward cycle of financing for primary care and how it's impacting our nation's health. More from Richard Payerchin:

Tom Warcup, CMO of the RIPCPC, mentioned policy reforms that create well-designed value-based care models could provide primary care with sufficient resources and support to reverse harmful trends. More in a March webinar co-hosted by the @usofcare.bsky.social & the PCC: thepcc.pub/betterprimar...

In 2022, ~4% of medical spending in the US went to primary care, a decrease since 2018. And in 2025, there were 7,901 primary care health professional shortage areas. A new Health Care Cost Institute report highlights the need for strategic primary care investment:

In a recent blog post, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health's Caroline Le and leaders from @communitycatalyst.org & @familiesusa.bsky.social explore how advocates can mitigate the impact of #Medicaid cuts to families likely to lose affordable care. Give it a read ⬇️ www.carequest.org/about/blog-p...

PCC Member NCQA has announced that Vivek Garg will serve as its next President and CEO, succeeding Margaret E O'Kane. We'd like to thank O'Kane for over three decades of leadership and look forward to our continued partnership with NCQA with Garg at the helm! www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/...

“Primary care led ACOs generated nearly double the savings as compared to other ACOs and had excellent performance on quality, including improvements in blood pressure and depression screening.” PCC on the MSSP ACO 2024 Financial & Quality Results:

With the rise of new tech, we may be on the verge of tools to reduce admin burden, deliver actionable data at the point of care and engage patients. Join the PCC for webinar on scaling primary care teams with tech that can improve health: Register here:

Is your community investing in primary care? Use our state investment hub to explore how state-level policymakers are promoting primary care. ⬇️

Since its inception, traditional Medicare has been tied to a fee-for-service model. As we mark its 60th birthday, Congress must devote political willpower to change this outdated model and reverse the erosion of America's health. From PCC's Ann Greiner:

Can integrated primary care help solve America's youth mental health crisis? Check out this illuminating Q&A between Sara Kellner and Cody Hostutler in @gohealio.bsky.social:

In a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Primary Care Collaborative and its Better Health — NOW campaign expressed appreciation for several MPFS modernization proposals that strengthen whole-person #PrimaryCare. thepcc.pub/2026MPFSLETT...

Dr. Ziriu Song, of @harvardmed.bsky.social, recently authored a nuanced piece on the state of primary care in America and the implications of CMS's proposed 2026 MPFS rule. Give it a read here:

Tomorrow is the deadline for comments on the 2026 MPFS to CMS! If finalized, the rule would set Medicare on a path to modernize the fee schedule and address longstanding underinvestment & undervaluation of primary care. Our guide to the major issues:

In a March webinar co-hosted by the PCC and @usofcare.bsky.social, @commonwealthfund.org's Corinne Lewis spoke on the critical role comprehensive primary care plays in improving health. However, access challenges threaten its efficacy. Check out more highlights here ⬇️ thepcc.pub/betterprimar...

@thepcc.org calls on policymakers to preserve access to the full immunization schedule that reflects both science and medical expertise so that Americans continue to have the freedom to safeguard their health with trusted preventive care. Our full statement: thepcc.org/news/pcc-rea...

New: 7 former chairs and vice chairs who served on MedPAC have joined together to endorse CMS's new plan to modernize how the federal health insurance program sets payment rates for physician services. Read more ⬇️

The Primary Care Collaborative has issued a new press release on the essential role of vaccinations in primary care. Read it below ⬇️ thepcc.pub/vaccinations...

In a recent PCC webinar, Humana's Daniel Esquibel underscored the importance of value-based care from a payer perspective. Check out the full webinar and find out how you can weigh in on the proposed rule by the 9/12 comment deadline ⬇️ thepcc.pub/cmsdraft2026

When we discuss comprehensive, whole-person care, that includes implementation of high-quality cancer survivorship care. A new JNCI article from Julien Vos, Nicole Stout, and Larissa Nekhlyudov explores implementation of this. Check it out:

On August 28, CMS released their MSSP ACO 2024 Financial & Quality Results. These results mark the 7th consecutive year that primary care centric ACOs have outperformed their peers. Read our 2024 evidence report diving more into these historical savings:

Flashback Friday: Back in June 2025, Dr. Robert Pearl delivered the keynote address at PCC's 2025 Conference. Discussing generative AI's role in the future of primary care, read more about his experience at the conference:

When #PrimaryCare and #BehavioralHealth are integrated, patients stay healthier and costs decrease. Employers saw savings of $5,377 per member per year when members accessed both types of care. Read the full case study from PCC member Premise Health:

The 2026 MPFS proposed rule suggests that federal officials may be ready to carve out a path to address underlying flaws in both how and how much Medicare invests in primary care. Read our guide to submitting feedback to CMS:

It now takes an average of 31 days to get a primary care appointment. A key reason: the income gap between primary care and specialty physicians. Medicare’s current payment system undervalues primary care. It's time for a change. More in Health Affairs: www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

In the wake of the #OBBBA, @nashphealth.bsky.social and @milbankfund.bsky.social have put together recommendations on how states can get the most value out of Medicaid programs. Give their ideas a read here ⬇️

When Medicare launched, the Monkees topped the music charts. 60 years later, traditional Medicare is still beholden to a fee-for-service model. It’s time for Medicare to update its tune. More in a blog post from PCC's Ann Greiner: thepcc.pub/medicareturn...

“Another example of how centering primary care can improve our health system and build on years of evidence demonstrating that when primary care leads, savings and better health outcomes follow.” Our statement on the MSSP ACO 2024 Financial & Quality Results: thepcc.pub/primaryacosl...

In a recent PCC webinar, Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH)'s Darren Fogarty praised CMS’s 2026 MFPS proposed rule, particularly its role in encouraging behavioral health integration. Learn how you can weigh in on the proposed rule by the 9/12 comment deadline ⬇️ thepcc.pub/cmsdraft2026

In a recent PCC webinar, IEN Risk Management Consultants' Bryce Heinbaugh discussed mechanisms to support population health tracking, risk stratification and compliance with HSA rules, while respecting clinician time and autonomy. Learn more: thepcc.pub/learningfrom...

Have you gotten the chance to listen to the Texas Primary Care Consortium's new podcast? "Primary Care Matters" brings on fantastic guests to discuss the important conversations surrounding primary care across the country. Give it a listen here ⬇️

A new program from @academyhealth.bsky.social: will provide researchers an opportunity to hone their policy and communications skills and share evidence with policymakers in their local communities. Check out this exciting opportunity below: academyhealth.org/page/champio...

Big news! Accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) achieved another year of record savings. In fact, 2024 saw $2.4 billion in savings. More from Bridget Early in @modernhealthcare.bsky.social:

New webinar ahead! Join the Primary Care Collaborative on 10/14 for a webinar exploring how emerging technologies and new tools can empower primary care teams and streamline participation in value-based care. Register now for this important event: thepcc.pub/techsolution...

For seven years in a row, #PrimaryCare led ACOs in MSSP have generated nearly DOUBLE the amount of savings of their peers. If we want to fix our health care system, it starts with strengthening and empowering primary care.

According to CMS, primary care centric ACOs once again outperformed their peers participating in MSSP in 2024. It's yet another piece of evidence that when primary care leads, savings and better outcomes follow. Our statement: thepcc.org/news/stateme...

While CMS has been testing out hybrid payment structures through pilot programs like the ACO PC Flex Model, Congress can unlock a broader rollout across traditional Medicare. PCC's Tod Didier spoke with Isabel Aldunate and Anna Hansen for First Serve: substack.com/home/post/p-...

AI has the opportunity to reduce administrative burden and prevent primary care clinician burnout. However, implementation problems loom large and human relationships still remain key to comprehensive care. More in a brief from PCC member California Health Care Foundation:

Make primary care's voice matter! The Primary Care Collaborative has created a helpful guide to the major issues in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule as CMS's comments deadline of September 12 nears. ⁠ Give it a read: thepcc.pub/cmsguide2026

In a recent PCC webinar, @ariadnelabs.bsky.social Asaf Bitton spoke on the critical role that feedback and formal responses to the 2026 MPFS proposed rule play in shaping the final rule. Learn how you can weigh in on the proposed rule by the 9/12 deadline ⬇️ thepcc.pub/cmsdraft2026

A new @nam.edu Perspectives discussion paper written by members of the NASEM Standing Committee on Primary Care underscores the need for continued leadership and action to support #PrimaryCare from the Administration *and* Congress. ⬇️

Exciting news: PCC Member ACLM has released a free Culinary Medicine Program! This website gives free access to a comprehensive cooking class focused on eating healthier while learning to cook delicious food. Check it out! ⬇️ connect.lifestylemedicine.org/culinarymedi...

Christina Bell (of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions)’s passion for primary care was born from witnessing the harm that comes from communities lacking access to whole-person care. Check out our interview with this primary care champion: thepcc.pub/pccchampbell

"Addressing the primary care crisis involves recognizing and rewarding the value of medical care that is foundational to wellness along with specialized expertise of doctors in this field." An important op-ed from medical student Ian Millstein: www.msn.com/en-us/health...

In a recent webinar, PCC's Ann Greiner highlighted the bipartisan support and the PCC’s input on CMS's proposed 2026 MPFS rule. Check out a recording of the full webinar and learn how you can weigh in with CMS on the proposed rule: thepcc.pub/cmsdraft2026