title: The Patient-Centered Medical Home. Part I: A Primer.
abstract: The concept of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) represents a shift in how healthcare is delivered as it shifts from reactive to proactive. The PCMH is a care transformation model with a number of studies demonstrating its effectiveness; becoming a PCMH can be a significant undertaking for primary care practices. This article presents a general overview of the PCMH model and briefly explains how it relates to the other healthcare reforms currently taking place.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Blubaugh
mesh_terms: D018166:Health Care Reform; D006801:Humans; D018802:Patient-Centered Care