Do Experiences Consistent With a Medical-Home Model Improve Diabetes Care Measures Reported by Adult Medicaid Patients?
News Saturday, July 5th, 2014Diabetes Care June 19, 2014
OBJECTIVE The patient-centered medical home has gained much traction. Little is known about the relationship between the model and specific health care processes for chronic diseases such as diabetes. This study assesses the impact of features of a medical home on diabetes care.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey of 540 patients with Medicaid (Medi-Cal) health insurance and type 2 diabetes in Los Angeles County was performed. Primary Care Assessment Tools was used to measure seven features of medical-home performance. Read More