Implementing High-Quality Primary Care Policy Menu

This document is a guide that outlines a policy menu for states aimed at implementing high-quality primary care in response to the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). It discusses the challenges states face due to decreased federal Medicaid funding and the need for prioritizing high-value investments in primary care to improve health outcomes. The guide emphasizes the importance of primary care as a foundation for effective health systems, detailing how access to quality care can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. It presents a comprehensive set of policy options organized into five priority areas: making primary care a top policy priority, adjusting payment structures, improving access, supporting the primary care workforce, and enhancing provider capacity for patient-centered care. The document also includes examples of successful state initiatives and recommendations for establishing accountability and measuring progress in primary care investments.