Primary care is the cornerstone of a fair, efficient, and accessible health care system. It plays a crucial role in improving health equity, yet it’s often overlooked in policy discussions.

As California’s population becomes increasingly diverse, addressing long-standing inequities in health care are imperative for people, communities, and those delivering care. This report builds on state and federal momentum to revitalize primary care infrastructure, emphasizing the need to center these efforts around equity.

This report is the result of a summit of 30 health policy experts, including primary care providers, state officials, consumer advocates, community leaders, and patient representatives. The project was sponsored by the California Health Care Foundation in partnership with Mathematica.

This report is essential reading for policymakers, health care leaders, and advocates committed to improving California’s health care system. It provides a road map for leveraging primary care to address health disparities and create a more equitable health care landscape for all Californians.