An Open Letter to the Next Administration Regarding Primary Care

MedPage Today November 12, 2024
R. Shawn Martin, MS

— Major investment is the need of the hour

As we prepare for a new administration and a new Congress, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want our new leaders to know about our healthcare system and, more specifically, primary care. By understanding the field, its challenges, and its importance, President-elect Donald Trump and his administration can help give primary care the investment it needs.

First, our healthcare system is not meeting the needs of our population and, as a result, people are increasingly sick. Second, our healthcare system is causing financial strain for individuals, families, employers, and state and local governments. And third, our healthcare system does not protect primary care physicians, who are working tirelessly to...

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