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The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) is the leading national, nonpartisan and multi-stakeholder voice advocating for better health and wellbeing for all Americans by strengthening primary care.

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Rural primary care is typically more comprehensive than urban primary care despite having fewer clinicians.

@gohealio.bsky.social highlights our 2025 Evidence Report with the Robert Graham Center in a new article:

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Rural PCPs often provide more comprehensive care vs. urban peers
Rural primary care is typically more comprehensive than urban primary care despite having fewer clinicians, according to a new report from the Primary Care Collaborative and Robert Graham Center.&ldqu...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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How long does it take to book a new patient appointment with a primary care clinician in greater Boston?

In a new article, the @lowninstitute.bsky.social called to find out:
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How long does it take to book a new patient appointment with a primary care doc in greater Boston? We called to find out. - Lown Institute
We called 86 hospitals and primary care offices to see how long it would take to get a new patient appointment. Here's what we found.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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"Rural primary care practices deliver a broader range of services than their urban counterparts, even as workforce shortages and federal policy changes strain access and affordability."

Becker's Hospital Review covers our 2025 Evidence Report ⬇️
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November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Rural health care in the U.S. is struggling with headwinds, including aging populations, a shrinking physician workforce and consolidation of health care services.

Read our new report, a snapshot of the state of rural primary care in the U.S. ⬇️
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Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care - PCC
Rural health care in the U.S. is struggling with headwinds, including aging populations, a shrinking physician workforce and consolidation of health care services. Some rural communities can access ma...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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On 10/31, CMS released its CY 2026 MPFS Rule. The rule advances multiple policies to improve the nation’s health by strengthening #PrimaryCare in #Medicare.

Partnering with West Health, the PCC has pulled together a brief overview and topline analysis. ⬇️
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How the 2026 Proposed PFS Supports a Healthier America - PCC
This issue brief provides a breakdown of major provisions in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and their potential impact on primary care.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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In a recent PCC webinar, Atlantic Health VP and PCC fellow Dr. Drew Albano outlined the importance of technology (and proper utilization of it) for primary care clinicians to develop stronger relationships with patients.

Our full webinar here: thepcc.pub/techsolution...
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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At our upcoming "Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care" webinar, the @aafp.org Robert Graham Center's Alison Huffstetler will join the PCC's Ann Greiner to provide takeaways from our new 2025 Evidence Report.

Don't miss this important conversation - register below: thepcc.pub/Closing-The-...
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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CMS's new rule introduces efficiency adjustments and site-based payment changes, reshaping clinician pay.

Amid these shifts, it’s vital that reforms support primary care practices that keep patients healthy.

Story from @amylotven.bsky.social:
CMS Finalizes Controversial Policies In 2026 Physician Fee Reg | InsideHealthPolicy.com
CMS late Friday finalized the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Rule, including a controversial efficiency adjustment that will cut select services by 2.5%, and a 50% reduction to the indirect practice…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Don’t miss our upcoming webinar!

Featuring leading health experts, our policy impact panel will unpack the PCC’s 2025 Evidence Report and what it means for the future of #PrimaryCare in rural communities.

Learn more and register today: thepcc.pub/closingthedi...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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In a new interview, @acpimphysicians.bsky.social's @sericksonacp.bsky.social called on state leaders to address issues like automatic downcoding and burdensome prior auth. practices that undermine primary care's value.

Our full convo with this primary care champion ⬇️
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November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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At our Fall Forum today, CMS’s Alec Aramanda joined PCC President and CEO Ann Greiner for a great fireside chat on the future of Medicare and its relationship with primary care.

Thank you for an insightful conversation, Alec!
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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A big thank you to CMS’s Jake Quinton for joining our Primary Care Innovators Group for an important lightning talk on primary care provisions in MPFS and APCM implementation.

A great conversation as we navigate such a transformative time in primary care!
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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CMS’s latest changes aim to restore fairness and accountability in our health care system. Strengthening and properly valuing primary care remains key to achieving that important vision.

More in a recent article in @medpagetoday.com:
Medicare Finalizes Physician Fee Schedule for 2026
In the process, CMS throws shade on AMA system for price-setting, alleges 'conflicts of interest'
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November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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In a recent PCC webinar, Elation Health's Sara Pastoor outlined AI's opportunity to ease administrative burden.

This is especially true in updating an Electronic Health Record (EHR), what she calls a primary care clinician’s “living room."

Learn more: thepcc.pub/techsolution...
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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For too long, #Medicare has undervalued the time, relationships and coordination that defines strong, comprehensive primary care.

CMS's new rule is a huge step to fix this in a long-overdue win for patients & providers.

More from @arnoldventures.bsky.social ⬇️
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Arnold Ventures | Finalized Rule Advances Long-Overdue Reforms to…
Statement from Mark E. Miller, executive vice president of Health Care at Arnold Ventures, on the recently finalized rule from the Centers for…
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Register now for the release of the PCC's 2025 Evidence Report!

Our reaction panel compromises of some fantastic health leaders here to break down our upcoming report and what it means for #PrimaryCare in rural settings.

Learn more and sign up ⬇️
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November 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Have you seen the news? CMS has finalized the 2026 physician fee schedule, introducing an efficiency adjustment that broadly increases support for #PrimaryCare.

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Medicare finalizes controversial cut to specialty care next year
The CMS finalized the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2026 on Friday, one day before the statutory deadline. It includes an overall payment hike and a few policies that are deeply unpopular with s...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Medicare’s new rule shifts payments toward primary care, recognizing the value of whole-person, relationship-based care.

Read more, including words from PCC President and CEO Ann Greiner, in a new @axios.com piece from @maya-goldman.bsky.social ⬇️
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Medicare finalizes policy to cut doctor pay for specialty services
The Trump administration argues these procedures and tasks are being done more efficiently than the old payment rate reflects.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Writing for @statnews.com, @tarabannow.bsky.social breaks down how the 2026 MPFS finalized by CMS rebalances payment toward prevention and primary care.

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Medicare finalizes rule to lower payments for surgeries
This move is a blow to the powerful physician lobby that has long controlled how procedures are priced.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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The finalized 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule from CMS enacts policy changes to improve prevention, primary care for seniors and disabled Americans.

Learn more here: thepcc.org/news/pcc-pra...
PCC Praises Vital Progress in 2026 MPFS - PCC
Washington, D.C. (October 31, 2025) – The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) is grateful to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for finalizing reforms that provide primary care teams mor...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Primary care clinicians are the foundation of a healthy system. And yet, their numbers are dwindling as demand rises.

A recent piece explores how AI can ease burnout, boost efficiency and strengthen care without losing the human touch ⬇️
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AI as the New Primary Care Extender: A Solution to Physician Shortages
Continue down the current path where thinly stretched clinicians struggle to meet rising demand or embrace AI as an extender of human capacity
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October 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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The PCC is thrilled to honor Shari Erickson, Chief Advocacy Officer & Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy at the American College of Physicians, as our latest Primary Care Champion.

Check out our interview with her (and a short summary) below ⬇️
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Primary Care Champion: Shari Erickson, MPH - PCC
The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) is delighted to honor Shari Erickson, Chief Advocacy Officer and Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy at the American College of Physici...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Navina CMO Yair Lewis predicts that agentic AI may soon operate as a routine first point of contact for simple primary care interactions.

Learn more in a recent PCC webinar on solutions for administrative burdens in #PrimaryCare:
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October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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In the past, Oregon has been a leader in primary care--but this exactly the wrong decision given recent federal policy changes.

From @thelundreport.bsky.social. (1/2)
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Oregon primary care takeaway sparks alarm for doctors, clinics
An overoptimistic budget projection by state health officials has led to a scramble to slash funding relied on by primary care providers. But critics say care for low-income children, mothers and othe...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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On November 19, PCC Member @familiesusa.bsky.social will hold a briefing to discuss a newly conducted poll showing that lowering health care costs is the top priority for American voters across party lines.

You can register below ⬇️
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October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM