Define Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

• A. An approach to primary care focused on being person-centered, coordinated, accessible, committed to quality and safety, and comprehensive
• B. A hospital-centric, physician-only model
• C. A specialty-first care approach
• D. A pay-for-volume system

Answer: (A)

Patient-Centered Medical Home is a primary care delivery model that organizes care around the patient, emphasizing person-centered care, coordinated care across the health system, accessible services, a strong commitment to quality and safety, and comprehensive care that covers prevention, acute, and chronic needs. In practice, it uses a team-based approach, improves access (such as same-day or extended hours), and coordinates with specialists, hospitals, and community resources to ensure seamless, continuous care. This differs from hospital-centric, physician-only, or specialty-first approaches, and from pay-for-volume systems that focus on billing rather than coordinated, quality-driven care.