CHCS November 17, 2020
Even before the COVID-19 crisis hit, the U.S. had historically underinvested in primary care, spending only five to seven cents of every health care dollar on primary care services. The pandemic exacerbated the situation by decreasing provider revenue, particularly for safety-net practices and clinics serving low-income people covered by Medicaid. At the same time, Medicaid directors navigating pandemic-driven budget cuts are seeking to ensure that people continue to receive care for chronic conditions, behavioral health, and related social needs.
Supporting advanced primary care is one strategy that states can use to meet these challenges. Components of advanced primary care include: deploying community health workers and team-based care; integrating behavioral health services, including depression and substance use screening and treatment; identifying...
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