Internal medicine and medical group leaders want a permanent fix for Medicare pay, while telehealth and speech-language groups focus on new billing rules.
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The state of primary care: A surprising finding
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.
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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.
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