Getting Started
This Resource Center provides everything a family physician needs to consider a move to the PCMH model. Compelling studies show how providing care in a PCMH improves patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary health care costs. ‘How To’ and best practices information in print, electronic, audio and video formats explain the concrete steps required.
This how-to guide was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to support primary care transformation. The guide was designed to build the internal capacity of a practice and support incremental and transformative changes to improve patient outcomes.
Patient Centered Medical Home
PCMH is a model of care that integrates patients as active participants in their own health and well-being. Patients are cared for by a primary care physician who leads the medical team that coordinates all aspects of preventive, acute and chronic needs of patients using the best available evidence and appropriate technology to improve quality in a cost effective manner. The value of PCMH services is recognized by enhanced payment.
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In 2006, the American Academy of Family Physicians began the first National Demonstration Project to study the Patient Centered Medical Home with a diverse sample of three dozen family practices.NCQA Information
The PPC®-PCMH™ program reflects the input of the American College of Physicians (ACP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Making the Case
The Robert E. Graham Center provides a 32-page report outlining the case for PCMH.Just What is PCMH?
CAFP produced a series of videos, with family physicians and Academy leaders, to address topics as wide ranging as Medicare SRG, payment reform, and the Patient Centered Medical Home.PCMH in California
This section highlights PCMH activities throughout the state.Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Development in California
CAFP is providing you with the latest information and updates on ACO pilot projects happening now in California.
