decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 7 (July)
Physician Office Technology Report: Medical home idea gains traction, but name doesn't
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Article Overview
This article discusses the patient-centered medical home model as it was being promoted in primary care and payer circles, with attention to the technology components tied to care coordination and patient communication. It is relevant to clinicians, practice leaders, and healthcare administrators tracking emerging care delivery models, especially those involving electronic health records, decision support, registries, and other information technology tools. The piece also covers naming and public-perception concerns raised by stakeholders.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand why the medical home concept was gaining momentum, how major organizations were reacting to it, and why terminology and communication strategy mattered for broader acceptance.
Article Sections
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Patient-centered medical home concept
Introduces the care delivery model and the general goals associated with ongoing primary care relationships and coordinated care.
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Organizational support and technology focus
Summarizes support from physician and payer organizations and highlights broad categories of health information technology tied to the model.
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Public perception and terminology concerns
Describes concerns about how the term is received outside the profession and discusses alternative ways the concept has been framed.
What You Will Learn
- How the medical home concept was being positioned in primary care and payer discussions
- Which broad technology themes were associated with the model
- Why terminology and patient perception were considered important
- How organizations approached care coordination as part of the discussion
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Primary care practices
- Practice managers
- Healthcare administrators
- Health IT stakeholders
- Payer professionals
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