Why “Medical Home” (Primary Care Physician Coordination) is so Important
The Medical Home—also known as Patient-Centered Medical Home or PCMH is a primary healthcare delivery model that works to centralize healthcare for you and your family. Patient treatment is coordinated through a primary care physician , facilitating partnerships between patients, doctors, and their families. The medical home model grew out of a need to reinvigorate primary healthcare with the aim of achieving improved patient experience, better quality medical care, and lower healthcare costs. The medical home model aims to: Provide a cohesive medical team that delivers comprehensive care for both physical and mental health care needs, prevention and wellness, chronic care and acute care. Support the efforts of each patient’s self-care and get involved in each patients’ care plans by valuing each patient’s unique culture, needs, preferences, and values. Provide patients with full access to medical care with shorter wait times, as well as after-hours 24/7 services via tele