The Foundation of Health‍

Primary care is the foundation of the state’s healthcare system. It provides access to essential preventive services, helping people lead healthier lives and reducing overall healthcare costs. By ensuring the right care, at the right time, in the right place, primary care is central to improving health outcomes for all Texans.

Key Benefits of a Strong Primary Care System

Communities with robust primary care systems experience:

Healthier Populations
Strong primary care leads to lower rates of hospitalizations for preventable conditions and improved management of chronic diseases.

One additional primary care physician per 10,000 people leads to:
5.5% fewer hospital visits
11% fewer emergency department visits
7% fewer surgeries
Reference: Primary Care Development Corporation

Better Quality of Care
Primary care improves the patient experience by ensuring that care is personalized and consistently delivered.
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Per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “People in countries and health systems with high-quality primary care enjoy better health outcomes.”

Lower Healthcare CostsBy focusing on preventive care and early intervention, primary care reduces the reliance on expensive specialists and emergency care.
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A one-dollar increase in primary care spending can be associated with $13 in savings for other services.
Reference: Commonwealth Fund

By working together, we can create a primary care system that benefits everyone. Strong primary care means healthier communities, lower healthcare costs, and a brighter future for Texas.