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

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. Preventive care is most effective when it’s consistent and proactive.

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Family Physician Preventive Care Preventative Care Family 100

GeriPal

APRIL 21, 2022

Mike Rabow’s Comprehensive Care Team randomized trial of outpatient palliative care. Look also for a forthcoming article by Mike and Redwing in Journal of Pain and Symptom Management on poetry as a healing modality, to be published mid May (will add link when out). Links to Redwing Keyssar’s poetry collections .

Patient-Centered 93

Patient-Centered IT Community Illness 93

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

These screening measures help identify conditions in their earliest stages. Tertiary Prevention: Managing Existing Conditions Tertiary preventive care focuses on managing existing chronic diseases to prevent complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the negative impact of disease.

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Family Physician Screening 100