Primary care doctors and nurses save lives and save dollars.
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Too many people in New York have to wait too long to see a primary care doctor or nurse. By the time they do, they’re sicker and harder to treat.
Too many people in New York have to wait too long to see a primary care doctor or nurse. By the time they do, they’re sicker and harder to treat.
OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IS OUT OF BALANCE
Less than 5 cents of every dollar spent on health care goes to primary care...
...even though primary care doctors and nurses handle 1 out of every 3 health care visits.
The average cost of an emergency department visit in New York is $1,200 vs. $300 for a primary care visit (4x more!)
About 7 in 10 emergency department visits could have been addressed in a primary or ambulatory care setting.
It’s time for health insurance companies to prioritize spending on primary care.
That's how we'll build stronger and healthier communities in every part of the state.
What happens when people in New York get the care they need, when they need it?
These real-life stories illustrate how primary care doctors and nurses are keeping people across the state healthier, saving them from more expensive and traumatic care:
Hear from more patients about their experiences with primary care doctors and nurses. Explore the full story library (and share yours!) >>
Across the state, primary care advocates are working hard to strengthen primary care. Check out our community to learn more about the work:
Have questions? Contact Joe Telano at jtelano@pcdc.org
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