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AJMC® in the Press, September 12, 2025

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Key Takeaways

  • Increased primary care visits correlate with reduced healthcare expenditures, especially for patients with higher clinical complexity.
  • Regular primary care engagement may serve as a cost-effective strategy for managing complex health needs.
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An article published in BenefitsPRO referenced a study published in the September 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care®. The study, “Impact of More Primary Care Visits on Commercial Health Care Costs,” found a relationship between health care expenditures and primary care visit frequency, with more frequent primary care visits associated with incremental reductions in expenditures for those with higher underlying clinical complexity.