Patient Centered Medical Home Model

Week 7 Discussion: The Patient Centered Medical Home Model

Due: A discussion thread is designed to be an informal paragraph-style. A professional post must include research which is proven by summary, paraphrase, and quotations. Integrate your research with professional opinions and experiences. All research must be proven by in-text citations matching your reference list and formatted using 7th ed. APA.

The discussion board closes weekly on Sunday by 11:59 PM (Denver, MT). No late posts will be accepted without prior approval. Please reach out to your instructor in advance (if possible), to request an extension if you have extenuating circumstances and are unable to meet deadlines.

Step 1: Initial Main Discussion Thread

Post your Initial Main Discussion Thread no later than Wednesday night by 11:59 PM (Denver, MT). The week closes Sunday 11:59 PM (Denver, MT). If you submit your Initial Main Discussion Thread post late, a 10% penalty will be applied.

Initial Main Discussion Thread post at least 250 words in length.

Familiarize yourself with the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. Use these websites or research them on your own.

• The Medical Home Model of CareLinks to an external site.
• How the Affordable Care Act Will Strengthen the Nation’s Primary Care FoundationLinks to an external site.
• Health Policy Gateway_PCMHLinks to an external site.

Respond to the following prompts using at least TWO reliable, evidence-based, and professional resources integrated with your personal experience. It is recommended that students do not read peer posts before submitting their initial discussions. Your Initial Main Discussion Thread should include the following:

1. Describe the PCMH model also known as a health home.
2. How is PCMH designed to improve access to care increase quality and reduce costs?
3. Identify one of the health care delivery settings discussed in the assigned reading (e.g. home health/hospice, long term care, the VA system, retail/nursing clinics, community health centers) that you are interested in learning more about.
4. Research & consider ways in which your selected health care delivery setting could incorporate aspects of the PCMH model to make positive change.
5. Specifically address access, quality, and cost.