Primary care practices are uniquely positioned to help people maintain heart health

Medical Economics November 13, 2024
Austin Littrell

Key Takeaways

• Primary care is crucial for cardiovascular health, focusing on modifiable risk factors in the AHA’s “Life’s Essential 8” guidelines.
• Effective primary care is person-centered, team-based, and community-oriented, offering better health outcomes at lower costs.
• Challenges include workforce shortages, burnout, and insufficient financial support, hindering primary care’s potential impact.
• AHA recommends payment reform, technology use, and team-based care to strengthen primary care’s role in cardiovascular health.

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