Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s primary health care system is supported by robust integrated care teams that provide comprehensive, coordinated, continuous, and person-centered care to empaneled populations. As a result, health outcomes in Costa Rica are consistently strong and improving. (Spanish subtitles)
High-Quality PHC in Action: Costa Rica's Approach
Costa Rica’s primary health care system is supported by robust integrated care teams that provide community-based care to an empaneled population. This structure enables quality care that accomplishes the 5 essential functions of primary health care:
Outcomes and Impact
As a result, health outcomes in Costa Rica are consistently strong and improving, outperforming many countries in the same region and income level on several important health indicators. This video shines a light on the inner-workings of the “EBAIS” integrated care teams and the steps they take - and the distances they travel - in order to deliver high-quality primary health care to the Costa Rican population.