Board presses for faster progress on primary-care spending, workforce steps

Mar 25, 2026

The board heard HCA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Zerzan outline why primary-care investment remains below the 12% statutory target and discussed workforce and payment strategies; the board directed subcommittee work and staff follow-ups.

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Dr. Zerzan, the Health Care Authority's chief medical officer, briefed the Cost Transparency Board on efforts to measure and increase primary-care spending to the legislature'mandated target of 12% of total health-care expenditures.

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