Data Definition and Methodology: This measure shows the percentage of Maryland adults who indicated that they had one (or more) person they think of as their personal health care provider.

Data for this measure was obtained from the Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an ongoing telephone-based chronic disease surveillance program designed to collect data on the behaviors and conditions that place Maryland adults at risk for chronic diseases, injuries, and preventable infectious diseases. Maryland BRFSS also collects information on health care access and health disparities. The typical sample size is approximately 15,000 non-institutionalized Maryland residents age 18 and older per year.

Public Health Significance: Having a primary care provider (PCP) is important for maintaining health and preventing and managing serious diseases. PCPs can develop long-term relationships with patients and coordinate care across health care providers.

Additional Resources:

• CDC BRFSS Data
• Healthy People 2030