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Catalyzing Practice Transformation Guided by the Patient Centered Medical Home Model

Posted by David A. Share, MD, MPH on November 29, 2010

The Patient Centered Medical Home Model (PCMH) generates much discussion in health care circles. PCMH demonstration projects are widespread, accreditation organizations are developing and implementing certification programs for PCMH-based practices, and payers – including the federal government – are exploring new reimbursement policies to support medical home-based care.

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The Safety Net and Health Care Reform

Marianne Udow-Phillips

Posted by Marianne Udow-Phillips on November 1, 2010

On October 29, CHRT sponsored a symposium to look at issues surrounding the safety net and the future of health care after the Affordable Care Act takes effect. While there are some who believe that getting to (or close to) universal coverage would mean the end of the safety net, our panelists came to the opposite conclusion. That is, we all believe that in the reform environment, the safety net will be at least as important as it is today – perhaps more so. But demands on safety net providers will change when health reform is fully implemented and the structure and organization of the safety net needs to be ready for those changes.

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Can ACOs Create a High Performing Healthcare System in America?

Posted by Tom Simmer, MD on October 18, 2010

The idea of the “Accountable Care Organization” (ACO) appears to have taken hold well in advance of a clear understanding of what these organizations might be or how they will fit into the overall health care system.

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Physicians: To employ or not to employ – that is the question!

Posted by Robert Milewski on July 19, 2010

While my personal thoughts frequently center around issues such as "being,” on a professional level I have probably given more thought to the issue of physician employment than any other.

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