NCQA Certifications:  Several of the PrimeMed Medical Group physician practices have received recognition from the Physician Practice Connections – Patient Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program for evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated and long-term participative relationships.

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These practices demonstrate the ability to meet the program’s key elements embodying characteristics of the medical home.  The standards are aligned with the joint principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home established with American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association.

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Key Program components include:

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• Written standards for patient access and enhanced communication

• Appropriate use of charting tools to track patientsand organize clinical information

• Responsive care management techniques with an emphasis on preventive care

• Adaptation to patient’s cultural and linguistic needs

• Use of information technology for prescriptions and care management

• Use of evidence-based guidelines to treat chronic conditions

• Systematic tracking of referrals and test results

• Measurement and reporting of clinical and service performance