WHAT IS A MEDICAL HOME?

A Medical Home, also known as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), is a nationally known model of primary care that puts patients and families at the heart of healthcare. It is a way of organizing care that fosters a lasting partnership between patients, their primary care providers, and an extended healthcare team including specialists, hospitals, and community services. 

Medical Homes are designed to provide care that is:

Healthcare providers in medical homes use Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to monitor patient outcomes in real time and support collaborative care. This team-based approach transforms primary care practices, improving services quality and health outcomes for all patients. 

PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN NEW JERSEY

Two major organizations certify PCMH status:

  • National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA): Offers PCMH recognition based on performance in patient access, team-based care, quality improvement, and population health management.

  • The Joint Commission: Recognizes PCMHs that meet high standards for safety, accountability, and continuity of care.

Recognized PCMH Providers in New Jersey:

New Jersey is a strong advocate of the PCMH model. 80% of the state’s 23 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) have earned national recognition for their implementation of patient-centered care.

    • Alliance Community Healthcare, Inc.Joint Commission Medical Home and NCQA PCMH
    • AtlantiCare Health Services: NCQA PCMH
    • CAMcare Health Corporation: Joint Commission Medical Home and NCQA PCMH
    • Central Jersey Medical Center: NCQA PCMH
    • CompleteCare Health Network: Joint Commission Medical Home and NCQA PCMH
    • Eric B. Chandler Health Center: NCQA PCMH
    • Henry J Austin Health Center: Joint Commission Medical Home and NCQA PCMH
    • Jewish Renaissance Medical Center: NCQA PCMH
    • Metropolitan Family Health Network: NCQA PCMH
    • Monmouth Family Health Center: NCQA PCMH
    • Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.: NCQA PCMH
    • North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center: Joint Commission Medical Home
    • Ocean Health Initiatives: NCQA PCMH
    • Osborn Family Health Center: NCQA PCMH
    • Project H.O.P.E.: NCQA PCMH
    • Southern Jersey Family Medical Center: NCQA PCMH
    • Zufall Health Center: NCQA PCMH