As of April 2013, 43 states have adopted policies and programs to advance medical homes. Medical home activity must meet the following criteria for inclusion on this map: (1) program implementation (or major expansion or improvement) in 2006 or later; (2) Medicaid or CHIP agency participation (not necessarily leadership); (3) explicitly intended to advance medical homes for Medicaid or CHIP participants; and (4) evidence of commitment, such as workgroups, legislation, executive orders, or dedicated staff.
Over the past few years, there has been a notable increase in the number of states that are implementing medical home programs. NASHP has fostered a great deal of this work, directly providing technical assistance to 25 states since 2007. A few of our current medical home projects include: