Partnering with the Consumer
A patient centered medical home (PCMH) is a model that puts the patient in the center of care, working in partnership with a primary care provider to optimize preventive health measures and care coordination. In a PCMH, the patient is an active part of the care team. As part of the team, patients within a medical home can improve the quality of care, enhance communication and smooth the way for efficient care delivery.
The PCMH is not a new concept. It was first developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics to better coordinate care for chronically ill children and has since been endorsed by every primary care physician organization and a host of specialty care provider groups.
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