Implementing High Quality Care: Progress and Implications for Interprofessional Practice and Education
Primary care is the only part of the U.S. health care system that results in longer lives and more equity, yet the U.S. has been slow in changing its healthcare systems to increase access to primary care and health equity. In 2021, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) released a consensus report on strategies that are needed to implement high quality primary care. The recommendations of the report included changing the way that we pay for primary care, increasing access, and providing care in the communities where people live and work.
Team based interprofessional education and care models were recommended along with enhanced use of technology in delivering care. Targeted research on promising models of care, and national dashboards for monitoring progress were recommended. Progress towards implementing the report recommendations have been slow, but encouraging.
This presentation will provide an update on the primary care workforce and projected educational and funding needs. Models that have been successful in some states will be highlighted, along with promising changes in payment models to recognize social risk and to migrate away from fee for service. The needs of rural communities will be described along with the need for funding mechanisms to encourage interprofessional training to prepare individuals to practice team-based care. Federal infrastructure, policy initiatives, and regulatory changes will be described.
After this session, participants will be able to:
- List the 5 major recommendations of the Implementing High Quality Primary Care report.
- Describe the current workforce needs to support a robust system of primary care.
- Give examples of national and state level initiatives that are improving our primary care system and challenges that remain.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
The National Center OICPD (JA#: 4008105) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.