Robert Graham Center

Having a primary care physician improves chronic disease prevention and management. Our new report showed that 95.5% of adults with a primary care physician got screenings for chronic disease prevention, compared to just 67.6% of those without a PCP. bit.ly/4qE31Ft

If you want to avoid hospitalization or major medical bills, one of the most effective moves is to go see a #primarycare doctor before something becomes a major health issue. Thanks @Marketplace for featuring our new thematic report: bit.ly/4cwudCA

Primary care is vital for everyone, but there is a growing shortage. Between 2017 and 2023, the number of family docs practicing in rural communities dropped 11%. Read more about this in @AnnFamMed bit.ly/4qhpW9S

Having a primary care physician improves chronic disease prevention and management. Our new report showed that 95.5% of adults with a primary care physician got screenings for chronic disease prevention, compared to just 67.6% of those without a PCP. bit.ly/4qE31Ft

If you want to avoid hospitalization or major medical bills, one of the most effective moves is to go see a #primarycare doctor before something becomes a major health issue. Thanks @Marketplace for featuring our new thematic report: bit.ly/4cwudCA

#GrahamCenter research was cited in new a @Medscape feature, which highlights that more than 100 million Americans — nearly one third of the population — face challenges obtaining primary care. https://wb.md/4r29fAc

Policymakers: primary care is an essential tool to address chronic disease. New @TheGrahamCenter research shows: ⬆️ Adults and children are more with a regular source of primary care are more likely to receive key preventive services. ⬇️ For adults with chronic disease, having a usual source of primary care lowers the odds of having any hospitalization by 20% and any emergency department (ED) visit by 11%. ⬇️For children with chronic disease who regularly see a primary care clinician, the benefits are even greater. ED visits and hospitalizations for conditions that can be treated in an outpatient setting are lowered by 50%. buff.ly/imnmX6E

Primary care is one of the smartest investments our health system can make. A new report from @TheGrahamCenter @PhysiciansFound @MilbankFund shows adults w/a usual source of primary care are 20% less likely to be hospitalized. Read more: buff.ly/imnmX6E

The 2026 Health of U.S. Primary Care report is here and one thing is clear: people who have regular #primarycare are more likely to receive preventive services, leading to better health outcomes and lower costs. Read the full report at buff.ly/imnmX6E

ICYMI: The #GrahamCenter is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us on LinkedIn and X to stay on top of the latest in primary care and family research and more. bit.ly/3Zkicso

If you want to avoid hospitalization or major medical bills, one of the most effective moves is to go see a #primarycare doctor before something becomes a major health issue. Thanks @Marketplace for featuring our new thematic report: bit.ly/4cwudCA

#GrahamCenter research was cited in new a @Medscape feature, which highlights that more than 100 million Americans — nearly one third of the population — face challenges obtaining primary care. wb.md/4r29fAc

Greater investment in primary care is one of the remedies to help the epidemic of chronic conditions dragging down the health of Americans, according to a new analysis from the Robert Graham Center. Read more in @MedEconomics: bit.ly/4aocX1f

The 2026 Health of U.S. Primary Care report is here and one thing is clear: people who have regular #primarycare are more likely to receive preventive services, leading to better health outcomes and lower costs. Read the full report at buff.ly/imnmX6E

Policymakers: primary care is an essential tool to address chronic disease. New @TheGrahamCenter research shows: ⬆️ Adults and children are more with a regular source of primary care are more likely to receive key preventive services. ⬇️ For adults with chronic disease, having a usual source of primary care lowers the odds of having any hospitalization by 20% and any emergency department (ED) visit by 11%. ⬇️For children with chronic disease who regularly see a primary care clinician, the benefits are even greater. ED visits and hospitalizations for conditions that can be treated in an outpatient setting are lowered by 50%. buff.ly/imnmX6E

Primary care is one of the smartest investments our health system can make. A new report from @TheGrahamCenter @PhysiciansFound @MilbankFund shows adults w/a usual source of primary care are 20% less likely to be hospitalized. Read more: buff.ly/imnmX6E

Primary care is one of the smartest investments our health system can make. A new report from @TheGrahamCenter @PhysiciansFound @MilbankFund shows adults w/a usual source of primary care are 20% less likely to be hospitalized. Read more: buff.ly/imnmX6E

ICYMI: The #GrahamCenter is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us on LinkedIn and X to stay on top of the latest in primary care and family research and more. bit.ly/3Zkicso

Greater investment in primary care is one of the remedies to help the epidemic of chronic conditions dragging down the health of Americans, according to a new analysis from the Robert Graham Center. Read more in @MedEconomics: bit.ly/4aocX1f

Did you listen to @NPR this morning? Our 2026 Primary Care report was covered. We are grateful that news outlets are bringing attention to this timely and critical research. Listen now 🎧: bit.ly/3MwZFpL