Medical Home Improvement Guide Vol. III: Even More FAQs on Patient-Centered Care

Picking up where Volumes I and II leave off, the queries in Volume III reflect the PCMH's newly minted status as a preferred care delivery model --- one frequently touted in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This 35-page special report provides insight on emerging reimbursement models such as the accountable care organization (ACO) and bundled or episodic payments. It also delves more deeply into the PCMH's care coordination responsibilities for its elderly patients with complex chronic illnesses --- including the management of care transitions, medication reconciliation and reducing the possibility of readmission to the hospital.