Description

This article examines how patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) can produce a return on investment (ROI). As organizations transition to and engage in this model of care, it is imperative that they fully consider all the financial and temporal requirements that must be addressed to successfully develop and operate a PCMH. Organizations also should explore the full range of financial incentives and opportunities that exist nationally, locally, and internally—including payer reimbursement strategies, state and federal incentive programs, and expense savings—to potentially offset the care model investment, create financial sustainability, and support positive clinical outcomes.