pt centered medical home Flashcards
What is PCMH
Is a model of care that aims to transform the delivery of comprehensive primary care to children, adolescents and adults
PCMH seeks to improve
the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the care they deliver while responding to each patient’s unique needs and preferences
patients have access to a personal physician who leads the care team within a medical practice
PCMH
Physcian Led Practice
Care team provides comprehensive care, including acute care, chronic care, preventive services and end of life care at all stages
PCMH
Whole Person Orientation
steps to ensure that patients receive the care and services they need from the medical neighborhood, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner
PCMH
Integrated and coordinated care
uses the quality improvement process and evidence-based medicine to continually improve patient outcomes.
PCMH
Focus on Quality and Safety
Commits to enhancing patient’s access to care
PCMH
Access
Why transform to PCMH
Healthcare in the U.S. is moving away from a volume-based payment system and toward a value-based system
Benefits for the Pt for PCMH
Engaged, happier, and more satisfied patients
Better coordinated, more comprehensive and personalized care.
Improved access to medical care and services
Improved health outcomes, especially for patients who have chronic conditions
Benefits for the practice for PCMH
Increased physician and staff satisfaction
Physician and staff practicing at the top of their license
Improved safety and quality of care
Benefits in general for PCMH
More efficient use of practice resources, resulting in cost savings
Opportunities to participate in payment incentives for adopting the functions of a PCMH
A practice that is better prepared to succeed once primary care payment reform has become widespread
A practice that is better prepared to participate in accountable care organizations
Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Programs provide
financial incentives for the meaningful use of certified EHR technology to improve patient care.
Stage 1 meaningful use
2011-2012, Data capture and sharing
entails everything we do at wmh
Stage 2 meaningful use
Advanced clinical processes currently in the this one
entails
In addition to Stage 1 objective the following new objectives must be achieved.
Provide patient the ability to view online, download and transmit their health information (patient portal)
Use reminders for preventive/follow up care
Use secure electronic messaging
Record electronic patient notes
Imaging results: image itself and explanation
Family health history
Identify and report cancer cases to registries
Identify and report specific cases other than cancer to specialized registries
Stage 3 meaningful use
Improved outcomes
