Patient-Centered Medical Home

NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) 2011

The PCMH 2011 Brochure is now available online.  PCMH Recognition is based on meeting specific elements included in six standard categories.
1. Enhance Access and Continuity: Accommodate patients’ needs with access and advice during and after hours, give patients and their families information about their medical home and provide patients with team-based care

2. Identify and Manage Patient Populations: Collect and use data for population management

3. Plan and Manage Care: Use evidence-based guidelines for preventive, acute and chronic care management, including medication
management

4. Provide Self-Care Support and Community Resources: Assist patients and their families in self-care management with information, tools and resources

5. Track and Coordinate Care: Track and coordinate tests, referrals and transitions of care
6. Measure and Improve Performance: Use performance and patient experience data for continuous quality improvement

The NCQA runs numerous programs including

Accreditation, Certification, Distinction and Recognition

Recognition