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Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

We're recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home!

Signature Health is proud to be recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home program reflects the input of the American College of Physicians (ACP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and others. The program was developed to assess whether clinician practices are functioning as medical homes and recognize them for these efforts.
“NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that Signature Health has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.”
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement.

What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?

A patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of primary care where a team of healthcare professionals works together to provide coordinated care based on each patient’s needs. A medical home is a medical office or clinic where patients receive care from their medical team. At Signature Health, our primary care medical home approach emphasizes communication, patient involvement and coordination across healthcare providers.
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The Patient-Centered Medical Home Model of Care

Through the medical home model of care, patients can expect to receive evidence-based care from their medical team, with a focus on their individual health needs. Some of the evidence-based guidelines Signature Health uses are:
  • U.S. Preventive Service Task Force for adult and pediatric health
  • American Diabetes Association
  • American Heart Association
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
  • Other guidelines

A Team-Based Care Approach

The medical home model of care is a team-based approach to primary care, which means care is coordinated across multiple healthcare settings such as hospitals, emergency departments, and other facilities, as well as referrals to specialists and behavioral health providers.

Signature Health values our patients’ health and provides our patients with education and self-management tools to manage their care at home. Some of the tools we provide are:

  • Blood pressure home monitoring equipment
  • Weight management logs
  • Smoking cessation counseling and support

Working with Your Medical Home Team

Patients and families play an important role in coordinated care. To help your medical home team support your health, please provide a complete medical history and share information about any care you receive from healthcare professionals outside of Signature Health. Interested in learning more about your primary care options? Explore Signature Health’s primary care services or find a provider.

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