Advancing Patient-Centered Medical Homes in Medicaid Programs
Award Amount:
$150,157
Approval Date:
November 14, 2007
Start Date:
December 1, 2007
End Date:
November 30, 2008
National Academy for State Health Policy
50 Monument Square, Suite 502
Portland, Maine 04101
Principal Investigator:
Neva Kaye
One of the most successful instances of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) in practice comes from North Carolina's Medicaid program, which has achieved improved quality and considerable cost savings since it implemented its PCMH initiative. In recent months, several states have considered or passed new legislation or regulations to promote the PCMH in publicly funded programs like Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. To encourage further adoption of the PCMH model and to assist states with implementation, the National Academy for State Health Policy will work collaboratively with state Medicaid officials to: 1) inform state policymakers, through webcasts and policy briefs, of the benefits of PCMHs and strategies for promoting their adoption; 2) develop financing and policy options for implementing the PCMH model in publicly funded programs; and 3) support and track states' implementation efforts by convening a meeting with state officials and providing technical assistance as needed.