Investing in primary care.

Strengthening the Primary Health Care System in Iran: A Comprehensive Review Study

Background and Aim: It is essential to take action to strengthen the national primary health care (PHC) system. The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive review to find ways to strengthen the PHC system in Iran based on the experiences of different countries. Materials and Methods: This was a comprehensive review study. The relevant studies were retrieved using Science Direct, P...

Investing in primary care as the bridge for transitional care.

Primary care: can it solve employers' health care dilemma?

Employers are beginning to recognize that investing in the primary care foundation of the health care system may help address their problems of rising health care costs and uneven quality. Primary care faces a crisis as a growing number of U.S. medical graduates are avoiding primary care careers because of relatively low reimbursement and an unsatisfying work life. Yet a strong primary care sec...

Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Is Published: A Theory of Change Is Needed for Translating Evidence to Health Policy

How can evidence from economic evaluations of the type the Disease Control Priorities project have synthesized be translated to better priority setting? This evidence provides insights into how investing in health, particularly though priority interventions and expanded access to health insurance and prepaid care, can not only save lives but also help alleviate poverty and provide financial ris...

Changing GPs' attitudes to research - do N of 1 trials hold the key?

Australia is investing in the Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) strategy to redress a lack of quality primary care research. This study examines whether direct experience with data that are valuable in managing every day clinical decisions would overcome the interplay of factors that reduce general practitioner participation in research.