Primary care’s essential role in advancing health equity for California

Primary care’s essential role in advancing health equity for California

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Author(s):
Rittenhouse, Diane R., author
O'Malley, Ann S., author
Wesley, Deliya B., author
Manchanda, Rishi, author
Ament, Alexandra, author
Genevro, Janice L., author
Contributor(s):
California HealthCare Foundation, issuing body.
Publication:
[Oakland, CA] : California Health Care Foundation, March 2023
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Access to Primary Care
Health Equity
Healthcare Disparities
California
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Primary care is the most fair, efficient, and accessible way for all people - regardless of race, ethnicity, or income - to enter the health care system and obtain the services they need. Yet it is frequently absent from policy conversations about advancing health equity in California. This report explores the unique role of primary care in the health care system, outlines the large body of evidence demonstrating its essential contribution to advancing health equity, calls for a paradigm shift in our thinking and actions, and recommends a new forum for leadership and accountability. In addition, it provides example recommendations that a variety of actors can take now to strengthen primary care and advance health equity in California.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY-NC-ND license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (38 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
9918645975706676 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918645975706676