In the latest episode of Primary Care Matters, host Sue Bornstein, MD, MACP, co-lead of the Texas Primary Care Consortium, speaks with Sarah G. Candler, MD, MPH, FACP, internal medicine physician at CuraCapitol Primary Care Services.

They discuss the evolution of primary care models and the need to move beyond fee-for-service to value-based payment. They highlight how current models often fall short of delivering on the “4 Cs” of high-quality care and explore expanded principles like cultural humility and community support. The episode also examines barriers to adopting value-based care, the role of commercial payers, and a recent Texas law that opens new opportunities for reform.

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‍Sarah G. Candler, MD, MPH, FACP
Internal Medicine Physician
CuraCapitol Primary Care Services

Dr. Sarah Candler is an Internal Medicine Physician, specializing in primary care for high-risk, older adults. She has dedicated both her practice and policy work to improving access to high quality, sustainable primary care. Her professional goal is to recenter the American healthcare system on the patient-physician relationship through payment reforms, public transparency, and team-based care. Dr. Candler’s practice experience ranges from an academic VA hospital to private equity Medicare clinics, and private practice primary care. She has served in multiple national leadership roles at the American College of Physicians (ACP) and American Medical Association, and has contributed to policy papers on team-based care, payment reform and value-based care. She was a primary author on ACP’s paper and toolkit "Beyond the Referral: Principles of Effective, Ongoing Primary and Specialty Care Collaboration." She lives in Washington, DC with her family.

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About Primary Care Matters
‍Primary Care Matters is a bold, interview-driven podcast hosted by Sue Bornstein, MD, MACP, a recognized leader in primary care, and produced by the Texas Primary Care Consortium. Each episode explores the challenges and innovations transforming primary care—featuring candid conversations with clinicians, policymakers, innovators, advocates, and more.

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