Program Description

Patient-Centered Medical Home concept is not new. It has been around for 40+ years originating in 1967 by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to enhance the care of children with special needs. The concept has expanded with organizations such as the Future of Family Medicine, AAFP, ACP, AAP & AOA. In 2007 the AAFP, ACP, AAP & AOA drafted joint principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home which the AMA adopted in 2008.

Learning Objectives

After listening to this activity, participants should be able to:

• Understand the elements of a patient-centered medical home.
• Appreciate the value of developing a relationship with patients.
• Implement strategies for comprehensive continuous access.

Target Audience

This program is designed for primary care physicians, RNs,  and other health care professionals desiring to create a patient-centered medical home.

Faculty/Disclosures

Faculty:
Richard G. Roberts, MD, JD, FAAFP, FCLM
Advisory Board: United Health Group
Consultant: Quantia MD

Host:
Lee Freedman, MD
Nothing to disclose

Planner:
Mary S. Conklin
Nothing to disclose

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

IPMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program is also designated for .3 contact hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Provider

Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association

For 93 years, IPMA has been dedicated to providing clinically relevant education for primary care clinicians. We help clinicians expand their knowledge to improve patient care.

Commercial Support

This program is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer.

Instruction for Participation

To earn continuing education credit, simply listen to the podcast program. Learners must then complete a posttest and evaluation and receive a passing score of 70% or more on the posttest. Upon submission of the evaluation, learners will have the option of printing a certificate for their records.

Legal Disclaimer

The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that the faculty is expressing the views of IPMA.

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