A "how to" guide to creating a patient-centered medical home.
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Abstract
The concept of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) has been widely embraced as a foundation for the transformation of health care delivery. Recent evaluations of PCMH pilots validate the initial hypothesis that care provided in the PCMH has the potential to result in better health outcomes at lower cost. However, earning recognition or certification as a PCMH can be a daunting task. This article discusses the process of developing the potential to function as a PCMH, earning formal recognition, and implementing a system of continuous quality improvement to enable the establishment of a mature, sustainable PCMH.
Medical subject headings
- Efficiency, Organizational
- Models, Organizational
- Patient-Centered Care
- Quality of Health Care