The 7 Joint Principles of the PCMH
- Personal physician: Each patient has an ongoing relationship with a personal physician who provides continuous, comprehensive care.
- Physician-directed medical practice: This physician leads a team of professionals at the practice who collectively take responsibility for patient care.
- Whole-person focus: The personal physician is responsible for addressing all of a patient's health care needs, either through direct care or by arranging care from other professionals.
- Coordination: Care is coordinated and/or integrated across all elements of the health care system (such as subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies and nursing homes) and the patient's community.
- Quality and safety: These are hallmarks of the medical home, supporting optimal, patient-centered outcomes.
- Enhanced access: Patients' access to care is improved through systems such as open scheduling, expanded hours, and new options enabling patients to communicate with physicians and staff.
- Payment: The payment structure recognizes the value of coordinated services and care management, paying physicians accordingly.
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