Hospitals embrace sprawling primary care: What to know

Becker’s Hospital Review – Monday, May 18, 2026
By Mariah Taylor

A growing emphasis to meet patients where they’re at has led health systems and hospitals to take primary care out of its traditional setting.

“We can’t expect people to alter their lives to fit into our schedule. We need to alter our schedule to fit into their lives,” MetroHealth President and CEO Christine Alexander-Rager, MD, told Becker’s. “What worked five or 10 years ago doesn’t always fit today’s realities. By stepping back and reexamining how we’re organized, we’re creating a more patient‑centered experience.”

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