The Patient-Centered Medical Neighborhood: Transformation of Specialty Care
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- DOI: 10.1177/1062860613498812
The Patient-Centered Medical Neighborhood: Transformation of Specialty Care
Abstract
The growing need for coordinated care of those with medically complex diseases is becoming more important in today's health care system, wherein reimbursement changes are driving methods to improve quality and cost. This article discusses the 6 key processes that, according to the American College of Physicians, define an effective medical neighborhood; the evidence supporting the need for this coordinated system; and pilot medical neighborhood strategies being implemented.
Keywords: health care delivery transformation; patient-centered medical home; primary care; specialty.
© 2013 by the American College of Medical Quality.
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