The PCMH model offers numerous benefits for patients, including:
1. Increased Access to Care: Patients have better access to their healthcare team through extended hours and improved communication channels. 2. Comprehensive Care: All aspects of a patient’s health are addressed, including preventive, acute, and chronic care. 3. Coordinated Care: Care is coordinated across the healthcare system, including specialty care, hospitals, home health care, and community services. 4. Patient Engagement: Patients are encouraged to be active participants in their healthcare decisions, improving their overall health outcomes.
