Patient-Centered Medical Home
Berkeley Family Practice is proud to share with our patients that we were awarded NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home status in May 2015.  These medical homes are driving some of the most important reforms in health care delivery today. A growing body of scientific evidence shows that PCMHs are saving money by reducing hospital and emergency department visits, reducing health disparities, and improving patient outcomes.

This program highlights primary care providers who have proven they can coordinate care among all of a patient’s doctors and other health care providers.  As a patient, you receive better understanding of treatment options and participate in decisions about your health care.  You have better access through expanded hours and the web.  Providers work in teams to prevent problems and manage chronic conditions to keep you healthy.  The result is better quality and fewer costly trips to emergency rooms and hospitals. 

NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards show primary care providers how to make these important changes. We offer three levels of Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition.  Level 3 is the highest level. 

The evidence we present here outlines how the medical home inspires quality in care, cultivates more engaging patient relationships, and captures savings through expanded access and delivery options that align patient preferences with payer and provider capabilities.

To find out more information regarding this program, visit the NCQA website.  The information above was taken directly from the NCQA and adapted for our website.