Closing the Distance in Rural Primary Care: Evidence, Stories and Solutions

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Explores the state of rural primary care in the United States. Describes recent federal legislation that may impact rural primary care, healthcare access, and health outcomes. Discusses trends in rural primary care, including comparisons between rural and urban primary care spending relative to all total spending, primary care workforce availability, and comprehensiveness of primary care. Presents five case studies highlighting rural primary care practices and practice models.

11/2025

Primary Care Collaborative, Robert Graham Center

Access · Clinics · Health occupations · Legislation and regulations · Primary care · Reimbursement and payment models · Rural-urban differences · Service delivery models · Statistics and data · Telehealth