Abstract
The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a model of care based on the patient, their doctor and the healthcare team working together. The team tries new ways to work for the patient to have good health. One focus is on the patient doctor bond and to help the patient be more active in their health care plan. The patient may be sent to class or to watch a video. The family of the patient is added to the team with the permission of the patient sometimes. Computers are used to record the care and to measure the quality of care. The computers send and receive data to and from patients, labs, x-rays, pharmacy and other doctors. The payment plan for doctors adjusts for the added value to those who have a patient-centered medical home.
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