2021/03/25 by Etz, Rebecca, Advisory Group, Larry A. Green Center, Primary Care Collaborative
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paper · doi:10.7302/797
Despite significant strain, primary care continues to address growing patient needs, with 4 in 10 clinicians increasing support for patients with food, housing, or financial insecurities during the pandemic. Although expanding services, as well as their capacity to provide mental health support, practices remain financially fragile. Eight in 10 report practice revenue is more than 10% below pre-pandemic levels. Based on pandemic experience, 75% of clinicians do not believe fee-for-service should account for the majority of primary care payment.