Join us for an insightful deep dive into the outcomes of the previous legislative session, and examine how the decisions made have shaped the landscape of primary care. The primary care system plays a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of communities, and legislative changes contribute to the evolving health care environment. By the end of this webinar, attendees will have the insight to make informed decisions, implement necessary changes, and contribute to the advancement...
View Event PageThe value of primary care in Texas has long been overlooked. Thirty-two counties lack a primary care physician, 23.6% of adults are uninsured, and Texas leads the nation in rural hospital closures. To ensure Texans can lead their healthiest lives, Texas Primary Care Consortium has identified 2023 policy priorities for the upcoming 88th legislative session. Given the systemic and chronic nature of our state’s challenges, the consortium proposes a multi-sectorial framework of solutions for a posit
View Event PagePrimary care, when prioritized in the health system, results in people living longer lives with more equitable outcomes. Decades of research have proven the foundational role of primary care in improving health outcomes, lowering costs, and reducing disparities.
View Event PageLearn how a large multi-specialty private practice and a federally qualified health center with multiple locations responded to the challenges presented by the pandemic, including changes implemented and lessons learned.
View Event PageWhile Texas’s primary care physicians comprise approximately 35% of the active physician workforce in the state, primary care only makes up for 6-7% of Texas’s overall healthcare spending.
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