Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Patient Centered Medical Home Designation

The Colorado Rural Health Center team assists clinics in pursuing designation by the National Committee on Quality Assurance ( NCQA)as Patient Centered Medical Homes ( PCMH). This work involves facilitating a team based approach within the clinic in complying with a set of standards to organize care around the patients needs and to coordinate and track care over time.The PCMH is a healthcare setting that facilitates partnerships between the patient, provider, and family. Care is coordinated through disease registries,information technology,health information exchange, and other means to insure patients receive care where and when they need and want it in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.  For more information and to learn how we can help your facility please contact Courtnay Ryan at cr@coruralhealth