Models of global primary care post-2030

Area of Science:

• Global Health Policy
• Health Systems Strengthening
• Primary Care Models

Background:

• Primary care is a global health policy focus, yet investment lags.
• Current primary care models often lack comprehensiveness, continuity, and coordination.
• Existing models are insufficient for managing multimorbidity and health inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critique "primary care lite" models.
• To propose hybrid care models for future-proofing primary care.
• To advocate for policy changes supporting integrated primary care.

Main Methods:

• Viewpoint analysis of current primary care trends.
• Argument for hybrid care models incorporating community outreach and family medicine teams.
• Discussion on the role and risks of AI and digital tools in primary care.

Main Results:

• "Primary care lite" models are inadequate for growing health burdens and inequities.
• Hybrid models offer a path to robust, equitable, and person-centered care.
• Uninformed adoption of digital tools may exacerbate health disparities.

Conclusions:

• Future-proofing primary care requires investment in integrated, hybrid models.
• Multidisciplinary teams with community outreach are essential.
• Policy must prioritize equitable, person-centered primary care solutions.