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Who will provide primary care and how will they be trained?

Durham, NC
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The NCNA Council of Nurse Practitioners Wake Central Region

"If we are going to fulfill our nation’s promise to the public, and if we are going to produce the healthcare workforce required to accomplish our goals, we will need to enlarge and strengthen the primary care sector of the health system."

Follow this link for the Chairs Executive Summary from the January 2010 Josiah Macy Conference, "Who Will Deliver Primary Care and How Should They Be Trained?". You will likely see this in the news during the week of March 4th.

Take a look at the list of conference participants- thought leaders in medicine and nursing. I would also like to bring your attention to recommendation 2 of conclusion 1. It has particular relevance for NC. Please consider sharing your NC perspective on these recommendations by commenting on this announcement.