What is a Primary Care Medical Home?

A Primary Care Medical Home is a healthcare delivery model that coordinates patient care through a primary care physician who leads a team of healthcare professionals. This approach ensures comprehensive, continuous care by managing all aspects of a patient's health needs, from preventive services to chronic disease management. The medical home model emphasizes accessibility, quality improvement, care coordination, and patient-centered services to improve health outcomes while reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization.

Why primary care medical homes matter

• Centralizes care coordination: One primary provider oversees all aspects of patient health
• Improves preventive care: Regular monitoring and screenings catch problems early
• Enhances chronic disease management: Coordinated approach leads to better outcomes

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you understand the medical home model, select an appropriate primary care practice, and navigate the coordination of services. Advocates can also assist with maximizing the benefits of your medical home, including accessing after-hours care and utilizing care management services.