Thirteen physician practices from across the state have received recognition as patient-centered medical homes. The practices all recently participated in a pilot program which provided training on how to adopt methods used by a patient-centered medical home.
A medical home is a model of care that is considered a key aspect of health care reform. The idea behind it is to use primary care physicians as central figures in coordinating patient care among specialists, hospitals and other health care providers. It requires doctors to improve access to care, increase preventive care services, and employ care coordinators, among other things.
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