Grant funds expansion of ‘medical homes’ biz model
Posted by Chris Pace on November 9, 2009 under Healthcare Trends | 
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Five months after receiving a grant to retool the way Oregonians receive primary health care, two providers are jointly working to convert several medical clinics to a model they hope will improve care, save money and attract more physicians.
The grant providers hope the team-oriented “medical homes” model will lower health care costs by keeping patients healthier and by making primary care more satisfying for physicians. The model spreads responsibility for patient care across a team that includes nurses, dentists, psychologists and other professionals.
Read more of this article in the Portland Business Journal – by Wendy Culverwell Business Journal staff writer by clicking here.
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