Provider Experiences with a Payer-Based PCMH Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is an enhanced primary care model that aims to improve quality of care. Over the past several years, the PCMH model has been adopted by Medicare and private payers, which offer financial resources and technical assistance to participating practices. However, few studies have examined provider experiences and perspectives on the adoption of payer-based PCMH models in different practice settings.

Objective

The goal of this qualitative study was to analyze how providers experienced specific elements of a payer-based PCMH model and identify cross-cutting themes that can be applied to other payer-based PCMH initiatives.

Design

Observational qualitative study.

Participants

A total of 65 individuals (which includes 5

SUBMITTER: Gimm G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6816616 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature