News|Videos|March 12, 2025

The state of primary care: A surprising finding

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

The 2025 Primary Care Scorecard revealed a concerning decline in nurse practitioners and physician associates entering or staying in primary care, with a 4% to 7% drop. This trend challenges the assumption that these professionals will fill gaps left by physicians, as they face similar issues of poor working conditions and lower pay. Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner explains more.

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