What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?

A Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a care delivery model where a primary care practice provides comprehensive, continuous, coordinated care through a physician-led team approach. This model emphasizes quality improvement, enhanced access to care, and patient engagement while using health information technology to manage population health. PCMHs focus on building strong patient-provider relationships, coordinating care across the healthcare system, and using evidence-based medicine to improve outcomes.

Why patient-centered medical homes matter

• Improves care quality: Provides comprehensive, coordinated care that addresses all patient needs
• Enhances patient experience: Offers better access, communication, and involvement in care decisions
• Reduces costs: Decreases emergency visits and hospitalizations through proactive management

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you find PCMH-certified practices, understand the benefits of this care model, and maximize your engagement with the care team. Advocates can also assist with care coordination across specialists and help you utilize enhanced services like extended hours or telehealth options offered by PCMHs.