We can’t afford to wait any longer to deliver a health care system that prioritizes Americans’ health. That system should be built on primary care.
Each episode explores critical issues impacting primary care, including workforce shortages, physician payment models and clinician burnout. Listeners can download new episodes wherever they listen to podcasts.
Episode 189 / Value of Primary Care
This week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing The Doctor Abides: Simple Rules of Family Medicine. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Kurt Stange, Director of the Center for Community Health Integration.
Episode 188 / Workforce
Medical students are eagerly awaiting Match Day 2026, and we’re discussing Optimizing the Match: the Residency Selection Improvement Initiative! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Karen Mitchell, Vice President of National Residency & Academic Partnerships at the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Episode 187 / Workforce
This week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing A Call to Action: the Primary Care Triple Double. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Asaf Bitton, executive director of Ariadne Labs. Stay informed and learn more about Primary Care for America's triple double campaign here: www.primarycareforamerica.org/goals
Our Mandate
Primary Care for America is a diverse collaboration of key partners focused on educating policymakers and health policy influencers about the value of comprehensive, continuous and coordinated primary care. Its formation serves as a commitment to our continued effort to help improve the wellbeing of the individuals, families and communities that we proudly serve.
Browse the resources below to explore how primary care supports healthier people, stronger communities, and a more effective health system.
Primary Care for America partners with innovative primary care organizations to advocate for high-quality, comprehensive, accessible care for all patients.
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