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| Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)s |
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Health care provider groups who give coordinated care, chronic disease management, and improve patient’s quality of care.
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Payment of services connected to quality goals and outcomes resulting in cost savings.
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| Medical Home |
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Delivery of primary care inclusive of:
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Patients having close contact with clinicians (physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant) for continuing care
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Clinicians leading referrals to specialists
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Electronic health records
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Participation of patient and families
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Demonstrates philosophy of integration
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| CareCoordination |
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Organization of treatment across several health care providers.
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Medical homes and ACOs are common ways to coordinate care.
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| Primary Care |
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Health services covering a range of prevention, wellness, and treatment for common illnesses.
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Providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who maintain long-term relationships with patients and coordinate care with specialists.
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