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Do New and Traditional Models of Primary Care Differ With Regard to Access?

Over the past decade, primary care (PC) has undergone substantial changes that vary among provinces in Canada. In some provinces, reformed models of PC have been widely adopted based on different funding models, whereas other regions have retained more traditional models of PC such as fee-for-service and solo practices. Despite the lack of consistency among the various models across the provinces, many reformed models prioritize working collaboratively with other PC physicians or health care providers to enhance integration and coordination of care. A few studies have compared reformed and traditional models of care; however, it is not clear if patients or providers perceive one model more favourably than another.