Rahul Rajkumar, M.D., J.D: Three elements that are essential for the medical home to be effective

1. The physician should receive incentives such as shared savings in the second or third year of the initiative
2. The care team needs training to handle multiple tasks to preserve the physician's time
3. All participating institutions need access to patient information at a specified point

Notes: Rajkumar is quoted in the article, "New Report Highlights Savings Achieved by Medical Homes," by Michael Laff
Source: AAFP News/American Academy of Family Physicians, February 9, 2015
Source URL: http://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/201502...

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