Health care systems around the globe are grappling with rising costs, aging populations and growing demand for accessible, high-quality care. In response, many countries are shifting care out of hospitals and into the community.

The United Kingdom offers a compelling example. In July, the British government introduced its Fit for the Future 10-Year Health Plan for England, a sweeping redesign of the National Health Service that prioritizes primary care, prevention and neighborhood-based services. At the heart of the plan is the creation of a “Neighborhood Health Service,” where multidisciplinary teams deliver care in patients’ homes, local clinics and through digital tools. The U.S. would do well to take note.

The American health care system is under immense strain. Patients wait weeks for primary care appointments. Emergency rooms are overwhelmed with non-urgent cases. Health care costs........

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