As more primary care practices look to adopt the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, a new report shows that it may be effective in reducing the cost of care and the number of visits patients make to the Emergency Department (ED).
“The Patient-Centered Medical Home’s Impact on Cost and Quality: An Annual Update of the Evidence, 2012-2013,” released by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC), analyzed 20 of the most recent peer-reviewed studies on medical homes, and it shows improvements in several key areas.
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January 15, 2014
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