Primary Care Innovations: System Scan Series

This collection of evidence briefs synthesizes lessons from across the Canadian health system on the design, implementation, and impact of primary care innovations. Drawing on the Aggarwal-Hutchison Framework, the briefs span interventions such as team-based care, remuneration and incentive reform, patient and community engagement, integrated care models, digital enablement, and system governance.

Designed as accessible, decision-oriented resources, the briefs support policymakers, system leaders, and implementers by summarizing what is known about health, economic, workforce, and equity impacts (drawing on the World Health Organization primary health care measurement framework), alongside key enablers and constraints to implementation. Use the sections below to explore briefs by intervention type, and click through for concise evidence summaries and practical insights to inform system design and scale-up.