In an increasingly volatile world, populations face mounting threats from natural disasters, biohazards, and environmental stressors that disrupt systems and exacerbate existing health challenges. Strengthening resilience, the ability of individuals, households, and systems to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from these disruptions, is essential to protecting public health and ensuring long-term well-being.

The AHEAD Model is a pioneer initiative aiming to reshape state and regional health systems through a Total Cost of Care (TCOC) approach. The Making Care Primary (MCP) Model, a 10.5-year multi-payer initiative, builds upon the successes of previous models like Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC), CPC+, and Primary Care First (PCF), as well as the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP). MCP elevates primary care services and sets the stage for a high-performing health system.