Maintaining a strong partnership between public health practitioners and primary care providers is a critical piece of keeping the public safe, healthy, and well. ASTHO's primary care portfolio examines key areas of the intersection between public health and primary care and equips state/territorial health departments to maintain a robust health care workforce. ASTHO also supports state/territorial primary care offices (PCOs) with training and resources on access to care issues and health workforce recruitment and retention.
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2024 Primary Care Office Annual Technical Assistance Survey
The latest Primary Care Office workforce assessment explores priorities including governance structure, technical support needs, policies, and staffing.
Legislative Action Bridging Public Health and Clinical Health Care
In this Health Policy Update, dig into key legislative strategies that have emerged as states and territories work to ensure and expand access to health care services.
Maintaining Patient Access to Care in Rural America (YouTube)
This webinar explores federal priorities related to rural health care access and highlights a successful model to ensure rural patients can access hospital services.
Latest Primary Care Resources
Cross Sector Collaborations: Addressing Health Inequities in Access to Care Through Public Health and Transportation Partnerships
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Prescription Opioid Use During Pregnancy in 34 Jurisdictions
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Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes
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