Longwood Pediatrics began the process of building a medical home for many of our patients a long time ago, we just did not realize it at the time. The concept of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) has evolved into something that is widely regarded as the future of primary care pediatrics. We have partnered with our colleagues at the Pediatric Physician’s Organization of Children’s Hospital (PPOC) to incorporate the concept of the Patient-Centered Medical Home into our practice.
Much of what has been described in the medical home model is already in place at Longwood Pediatrics. We began the process of seeking to be formally certified as a PCMH by the NCQA in 2009 through collaboration with our partners at the PPOC. Our goal is to improve care coordination for our patients in all areas (medical, educational, social, emotional). We have focused initially on our patients with special health care needs and certain diagnoses of interest (e.g. asthma), and hopefully will apply what we learn to all of our patients.
Our Medical Home team is composed of three physicians, our Medical Home Care Coordinator, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), our Practice Administrator, Operations Supervisor, and Administrative Coordinator. Together, they help balance our medical care with a strong supportive care program.