Publications
The Center exists in part to create original evidence and information that support and advance conversations around professionalism, value, and other health care issues.
READ about scientific publications, briefs, and reports emerging from the Center and its collaborators below.
Dying Early: America’s Life Expectancy Crisis
Submitted on: October, 2023
University of Oxford professor John Bell, a native of Canada, offers a sobering assessment of what other high-income nations see when they view life expectancy in the United States.
“You know you’ll never be last, because America is always last,” Bell said.
Press release: PRIMARY CARE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE LAYS A FOUNDATION FOR CHANGE
Submitted on: September, 2023
In July 2023, more than 170 global leaders in primary health care visited Washington, DC, to attend The Essential Role of Primary Health Care for Health Security and Securing Health Conference. This convergence of health care ambassadors was the culmination of efforts to increase primary care’s prominence on the world stage as a foundation which high functioning national health systems may rely upon.
Read MoreDefining comprehensiveness in primary care: a scoping review
- Derek Baughman
Submitted on: September, 2023
The term comprehensiveness was introduced into the literature as early as the 1960s and is regarded as a core attribute of primary care. Although comprehensive care is a primary care research priority encompassing patient and provider experience, cost, and health outcomes, there has been a lack of focus on consolidating existing definitions.
Events and Convenings:
Moving from Ideas to Action
The Center for Professionalism & Value is working to engage the public and advance big ideas in the realm of professionalism, and advance evidence in support of effective policy.
Upcoming Events: Join Us
AAFP’s Family Medicine Experience (FMX)
October 13-17, 2020
The Center for Professionalism & Value in Health Care’s PRIME Registry will be in booth #3515 at AAFP’s Family Medicine Experience, October 13-17, 2020.
Press Releases
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments, from recently released studies and research projects, to newly published articles and one-pagers.
Investment Needed in Primary Care Spending
05/18/2020
