The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Systemic Undervaluation: Disinvestment and fee-for-service payments are hindering physicians’ ability to meet growing patient needs In 2022, primary care accounted for less than 5% of total U.S. Fee-for-service reimbursement models reward procedures over comprehensive care, and undervalue the primary care workforce.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Chronic Disease Primary Care Physician Nurse Practitioner 52

GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Don’t get me wrong, the evidence points to cost savings, but as Chris Callahan and Kathleen Unroe pointed out in a JAGS editorial in 2020 “in comprehensive dementia care models, savings may accrue to Medicare, but the expenses accrue to a fluid and unstable network of local service providers, patients, and their families.”

Patient-Centered 126

Patient-Centered IT Family Families 126

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, making cardiovascular preventive care especially important. Preventive Care for Adults Adult preventive care focuses on maintaining health during the productive years and preventing chronic disease.

Preventive Care 100

Preventive Care Preventative Care Family Physician Screening 100