Evidence & Evaluation

The PCC places a large emphasis on the collection and dissemination of evidence on multiple pieces of primary care. The medical home, care team, and payment models are just a few of the topics that PCC has effectively disseminated information about. PCC is committed to research driven, evidence based reform and prides itself on being a hub where patients, providers and payers can go to find high quality information on multiple primary care related topics. 

Resources

Innovative Approach to Patient-Centered Care Coordination in Primary Care Practices

American Journal of Managed Care | September 2015
This study looks at the impact that the utilization of comprehensive care coordinators (CCCs) in primary care settings has on emergency department use. They found that CCCs effectively reduced ED use and could be used as a cost-effective and scalable method of care coordination.

Implementation of Patient-Centered Medical Homes in Adult Primary Care Practices

Medicare Care Research and Review | August 2015

Integrated Medical-Behavioral Care Compared With Usual Primary Care for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health

JAMA Pediatrics | August 2015
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In California, Primary Care Continuity Was Associated With Reduced Emergency Department Use And Fewer Hospitalizations

Health Affairs | July 2015

Patient-Centered Teamwork in Care Transitions

American Journal of Managed Care | June 2015
This study researched primary care teams and their impact on care transitions. It found that practices with strong physician leadership had improved team functioning in care transitions. Conclusions of the study suggested that healthcare reform efforts that emphasize integrated care teams will lead to enhanced teamwork and improved transitions, which will help to achieve the quadruple aim.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home's Impact on Cost and Quality: Annual Review of Evidence, 2013-2014

Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative | January 2015

Impact of a patient-centered medical home on veterans’ experience of care

American Journal of Managed Care | June 2015

Effects of a Medical Home and Shared Savings Intervention on Quality and Utilization of Care

JAMA Internal Medicine | June 2015

Related Content

Title Date Source
Association Between the Patient-Centered Medical Home and Healthcare Utilization May 2015 American Journal of Managed Care
More Comprehensive Care Among Family Physicians is Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Hospitalizations May 2015 Annals of Family Medicine
Association of Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations vs Traditional Medicare Fee for Service With Spending, Utilization, and Patient Experience May 2015 JAMA
Integration of Oral Health with Primary Care in Health Centers: Profiles of Five Innovative Models May 2015 NACHC
Outcomes for Children with Chronic Conditions Associated with Parent- and Provider-reported Measures of the Medical Home May 2015 Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Associations Between Practice-Reported Medical Homeness and Health Care Utilization Among Publicly Insured Children April 2015 Academic Pediatrics
Health Affairs Logo Reduced Acute Inpatient Care Was Largest Savings Component Of Geisinger Health System’s Patient-Centered Medical Home April 2015 Health Affairs
Health Affairs Logo Making Multipayer Reform Work: What Can Be Learned From Medical Home Initiatives April 2015 Health Affairs
Health Affairs Logo Michigan’s Fee-For-Value Physician Incentive Program Reduces Spending And Improves Quality In Primary Care April 2015 Health Affairs
Health Affairs Logo Care Coordination Program For Washington State Medicaid Enrollees Reduced Inpatient Hospital Costs April 2015 Health Affairs

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Title Source Date
Primary care makes strides in improving quality and costs CMS Blog October 7, 2015
Mental health agencies take on larger role coordinating all care The Connecticut Mirror September 9, 2015
Innovation by necessity: Medicaid emerges as aggressive laboratory for delivery-system reform Modern Healthcare September 5, 2015
CMS and Rhode Island Partner to Coordinate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees CMS July 30, 2015
Medical home intervention with shared savings shows quality and utilization improvements Medical Xpress June 1, 2015
Transforming health care: Portland nonprofit trains doctors to be health care leaders Mainebiz May 18, 2015
Health Care Reform And The Trap Of The “Iron Law” Health Affairs Blog April 22, 2015
Future of dual eligible demonstrations questioned due to low enrollment Modern Healthcare April 21, 2015
Pay for Performance Extends to Health Care in Experiment in New York New York Times March 30, 2015
Guthrie And Blue Cross Of Northeastern Pennsylvania Launch Patient Centered Medical Home Pilot Blue Cross Blue Shield March 23, 2015

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