Washington SB6356 aims to increase primary care expenditures to 12% of total health care expenditures.

Washington SB6356 seeks to address the shortage of primary care providers by increasing primary care expenditures to 12% of total health care expenditures. The bill tasks the board with measuring and reporting on these expenditures, including annual progress reports to the governor and relevant committees. It also mandates a review of primary care preceptorships to train physicians, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The board must consult with primary care providers and organizations to develop and apply primary care expenditure targets and strategies to achieve them.

Washington SB6356 aims to increase primary care expenditures to 12% of total health care expenditures.

Washington SB6356 seeks to address the shortage of primary care providers by increasing primary care expenditures to 12% of total health care expenditures. The bill tasks the board with measuring and reporting on these expenditures, including annual progress reports to the governor and relevant committees. It also mandates a review of primary care preceptorships to train physicians, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The board must consult with primary care providers and organizations to develop and apply primary care expenditure targets and strategies to achieve them.