First In Pennsylvania: Preferred Primary Care Physicians Total Care Model For Seniors Is Reversing An Alarming Trend By Prioritizing Primary Care Services And Spending
New research from the 2020 Primary Care Collaborative reports US spending for primary care services fell from 4.88 to 4.67 percent over a two-year period (1917-1919). The data shows a strong relationship between the investment in primary care services and the reduction of hospitalizations and emergency room visits. And the report indicates
PPCP's total care initiative is working to reverse this alarming trend. Preferred Senior Care Advantage is a new approach to care for Medicare beneficiaries made possible through an innovative contracting approach with five of
In PPCP's new model, primary care physicians are viewed as the ideal "quarterbacks" and are highly engaged with their patients. Whether it's elective surgeries, preventative care, or directing urgent care, PPCP physicians have full responsibility for the patient's comprehensive healthcare needs. They oversee annual wellness visits, as well as holistic care and coordination services for patients with chronic conditions. And just one year after the Preferred Senior Care Advantage rollout, the program is receiving high marks from patients. A November survey of PPCP's 14,000 Medicare Advantage patients reflects a Net Promoter Score of 80, which is considered best-in-class and even above beloved consumer brands like Apple and reflects an overwhelming likelihood that patients would recommend their primary care physician to a friend. Ninety-five percent of these seniors also indicated they believe they receive high-quality, comprehensive care.
Very few physician groups in the
"As an independent physician-led organization, our goal is to put the patient's needs first and foremost," says
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