Are they Even Needed?
In an op-ed piece originally published in HCPLive.com, by Alan Berkenwald MD, the approaching fire storm over the “patient-centered medical home” model reminds us of the destructive powers seen with some early restrictive HMO models.
Enter – Exit – ReEnter the Gatekeepers
Once seemingly destined to revolutionize organized medicine, and empower patients and primary care physicians, the HMO model of “gatekeepers” nearly destroyed it.
Assessment
And so, can we learn from past failures with this new medical home model? Or, are they even needed?
Related posts from Kevin Pho MD:
- How not to sell the patient centered medical home
- Poll: What are the obstacles to the patient centered medical home?
- How the patient-centered medical home can improve our health care system
- Support for the patient centered medical home in the House health reform bill
- Will medical homes invent a new health industry?
Conclusion
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