Primary Care Collaborative (PCC)

With comments due to CMS by September 12, the Primary Care Collaborative has created a useful guide to the major issues in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Give it a read ⬇️ thepcc.pub/CMS-Guide-2026

The PCC team had the pleasure of attending the CMS 2026 Quality Conference, Make America Healthy Again: Innovating Together for Better Health, earlier this week. We were energized to hear directly from @CMSGov leadership about key priorities to strengthen prevention and primary care. Sessions highlighted meaningful progress in behavioral health models and outlined the administration’s agenda to elevate prevention, transform payment models, leverage AI to reduce administrative burden and improve affordability. We look forward to continuing our work with CMS leadership to champion bold ideas and collaborate on solutions that drive lasting, meaningful change.

A @projo opinion piece from Dr. Jeffrey Borkan highlights the Rhode Island’s growing clinician shortage and raises questions about continued funding for the Primary Care Training Sites Program, a key strategy for strengthening primary care. Worth a read: providencejournal.com/story/opinion/…

As primary care practices face low reimbursement and rising costs that make the front door to our health system hard to sustain, many are banding together to strengthen their footing. More from @kbrownreports in @KFFHealthNews ⬇️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article/p…

On March 31, join the PCC and #Medicaid experts for a conversation exploring how primary care can work with state policymakers to address the impacts of H.R. 1 and help practices and teams focus time on patient care. Learn more and register ⬇️ thepcc.pub/Medicaid-Chang…

“To truly reduce the cost of health care, we must invest in health. And health starts with primary care.” - @aafp's @rshawnm. "Research has proven that robust primary care systems can lower overall health care utilization, decrease rates of disease and mortality, increase the use of preventive services, and avoid unnecessary ER visits and hospitalizations – enabling a health care system that truly promotes patient health and reduces costs" - @PBGHealth's @lizzymitch2. The key takeaway: investing more in comprehensive primary care means better health and lower costs. Check out more testimony from PCC members at a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing ⬇️ energycommerce.house.gov/events/health-…

The underfunding of primary care has led to workforce shortages, clinician burnout and access issues. At the release of @harvardmed’s Primary Care Investment Guide, Dr. Amie Pollack highlights key solutions and high-value investments. Learn more: thepcc.pub/Investment-Gui…

At a recent PCC webinar, @NAACOSnews's Aisha Pittman shared how PC Flex helps policymakers see the impact of investing in primary care. Stable payments support real-time care improvements, while hybrid payment creates a path to capitation. Learn more ⬇️ thepcc.org/webinar/streng…

The @HCTTF and the @NAACOSnews have developed recommendations for @CMSGov to strengthen beneficiary engagement opportunities for accountable care organizations. An interesting read ⬇️ hcttf.org/hcttf-and-naac…

.@Intermountain’s team-based primary care model integrating mental health, from clinicians to receptionists, has reduced hospitalizations, lowered costs, and improved chronic disease and depression care. More from PCC champion Dr. Brenda Reiss-Brennan ⬇️ thepcc.pub/Reiss-Brennan-…

Join the PCC and health leaders for a conversation exploring how primary care can minimize challenges arising from new work requirements and other administrative issues related to H.R. 1. Learn more and register here ⬇️ thepcc.pub/Medicaid-Chang…

.@harvardmed's Primary Care Investment Guide is a first-of-its-kind publication detailing how key stakeholders can holistically assess, plan and prioritize investments in team-based advanced primary care services. Give it a read ⬇️ thepcc.pub/Investment-Gui…

A new Primary Care Investment Guide highlights the value of integrating clinical pharmacy into advanced primary care models. Drawing on national data, case studies, and expert insights, the guide shows how team-based services, especially clinical pharmacists integrated into care teams, can improve outcomes, reduce costs, and advance equity. Learn more: ow.ly/Hz8P50XXZcU

"Health systems need to find a way to reduce administrative burden." @HC_Finance's @susanjmorse covered the #HIMSS26 conference, including an insightful conversation with @AtlanticHealth's Drew Albano and @innovaccer's Brian Silverstein. ⬇️ healthcarefinancenews.com/news/himss26-e…

Comprehensive primary care is central to better health and lower costs. Despite this, it only receives under 5% of total health spending. A new article from @medpagetoday explores how payment models and system structure shape that imbalance. Read more: kevinmd.com/2026/03/the-ec…

How we pay for primary care shapes how care is delivered. A new @commonwealthfnd article examines why fee-for-service holds primary care back and what physicians say needs to change. Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/fixing-p…

Although @CMSGov policies move us toward rebalancing our payment system and strengthen our nation’s health, policymakers must build on these gains. Read more from @AnnGreiner1 and @namratauberoi in a new blog ⬇️ thepcc.org/news/blog-medi…

A new @UMassChan evaluation finds @MassHealth’s ACO model saved $512M while improving physical and behavioral health outcomes. Learn more ⬇️ mass.gov/news/new-umass…

Over 500K patients in the US receive dialysis for end-stage kidney disease. A new study finds those with a primary care physician had a statistically significant risk of ED visits not resulting in hospitalization relative to those without. Learn more ⬇️ jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

PCC Member @ElationHealth announced new AI-powered billing workflows designed to improve primary care and reduce administrative burden. Learn more in a new press release: morningstar.com/news/business-…

Delaware lawmakers unveiled SB1, launching a major health policy debate in the First State. Supporters say it could help control rising health care costs and strengthen primary care. Learn more in a new @delawarelive2 article ⬇️ delawarelive.com/delaware-leade…