Chronic Underinvestment

The third annual national primary care scorecard spotlighted underinvestment in the field and the detrimental, worsening impact it has on primary care providers.

The results of the second annual national primary care scorecard suggest the field is facing major problems — poor funding and a diminishing workforce, among them — but increased attention on the issues may offer hope, according to experts.

Earlier this year, a national report card noted the primary care field is headed for a crisis due to underinvestment, poor accessibility and other factors.

Due to a combination of chronic underinvestment, diminishing access and more, primary care is in peril, according to results of the first national primary care scorecard.