Oregon Health Policy and Research Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program

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Oregon Health Policy and Research

Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program
Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program The Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program is part of Oregon's efforts to fulfill a vision for better health, better care and lower costs for all Oregonians. More... Oregon's first recognized primary care home "We strive to coordinate care for our patients, keeping them healthy, out of the hospital and living their lives." -Dr. Richard Williams More... Patient-centered care for kids "Becoming a recognized primary care home was an opportunity to formalize what we already do - put patients first." - Dr. Dana Nason More... A complete "CATCH" on care "When I came to Old Town Clinic they listened to me and heard what I was saying. It's nice to be heard." - Mary Hatch, patient More... Become recognized Many health clinics in Oregon already practice patient-centered primary care, and now they can be recognized for their commitment to better health, better care and lower costs. 1. Standards: Review the criteria measures to determine which standards your practice meets. 2. Self-assessment tool: This tool helps practices gather the information for the application. 3. Application: Complete and submit the application electronically. 4. Enhanced Payment: Oregon is working toward a system that rewards high quality, efficient care that results in better health outcomes. More information on this opportunity will be available in early 2012. Subscribe to receive email alerts when the site is updated. Primary care homes Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes are clinics where teams of health professionals work with patients to help coordinate all aspects of their care, focusing on prevention, early intervention and community-based management of chronic conditions. List of recognized clinics Key standards Access to care: Get the care you need, when you need it. Accountability: Responsible for getting you the right care. Comprehensive: Get all the care, information and services you need. Continuity: Work to improve health over time. Coordination and integration: Help navigate the system to meet your needs. Patient and family-centered: Involve patients and their families in their care. Latest news Primary care homes interview - Jefferson Public Radio Podcast Oregon providers moving toward primary care home model - OHA News Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Implementation Task Force Report Get answers 1. How do I become recognized? Clinics interested in becoming recognized should review the standards, fill out the Self-Assessment Tool and complete the application. Find out more and become recognized. 2. Who is eligible? Any health care practice that can demonstrate the ability to meet the standards will be considered for recognition. Become recognized\|Standards for recognition\|Get answers\|Success stories\|Contacts & resources\|About us