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Patient-Centered Medical Home: Improving Quality in Primary Care

Recorded on 3/14/2011
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You may not know what the term “Patient-Centered Medical Home” means but, rest-assured that clinics close to your home that are recognized by this label, mean a big difference in your care. This coordinated, patient-centered care is of tremendous quality and making your doctor more accessible. In this program Dr. Janet Piehl and Dr. Peter McGough will discuss the UW Neighborhood Clinics recent recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.  You'll hear what it means to you and your family.

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Peter McGough, M.D. Peter McGough, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, UW Medicine
Dr. Peter McGough is UW associate clinical professor of family medicine and the chief medical officer of the UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics. In addition to his administrative duties, Dr. McGough practices at the UW Medicine Neighborhood Factoria Clinic.  Dr. McGough completed his medical degree at the University of Southern California followed by an internship and residency at Providence Family Practice/Swedish... more >

Janet Piehl, M.D. Janet Piehl, M.D.
Associate Medical Director for Quality Improvement and Research, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics , UW Medicine
Dr. Janet Piehl is the associate medical director for quality improvement and research for the UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics. Dr. Piehl coordinates network-wide initiatives to improve the health and well-being of all patients, especially in the areas of chronic disease and preventive care.  She also is a UW clinical associate professor in the department of family medicine.  Dr. Piehl grew... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. What is Patient-Centered Medical Home? LISTEN
  3. Recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) LISTEN
  4. How Patient-Centered Medical Home Can Affect the Healthcare System LISTEN
  5. Improving Access to Care LISTEN

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