7 Policy Recommendations to Bolster Rural Primary Care

Healthcare Innovation November 23, 2025
David Raths

Primary Care Collaborative report: Advanced Primary Care Management codes could serve as a foundation for a more robust hybrid primary care payment model in traditional Medicare

Key Highlights

• Primary Care Collaborative report recommends transitioning to hybrid payment models that combine prospective payments with fee-for-service to support comprehensive, team-based rural primary care.
• Calls for increased federal funding and support for FQHCs and RHCs to expand access points and deliver whole-person care in rural communities.
• Emphasizes the importance of workforce education and training programs, such as Title VII and VIII, to develop interdisciplinary teams suited for rural healthcare needs.

The nonprofit Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) has published a report that incudes seven specific recommendations for policymakers to strengthen and sustain...

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