Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
-
To define the joint principles of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) and describe the integration of pharmacists into a PCMH. ⋯ PCMH is a comprehensive, patient-centered, team-based approach to population management in the primary care setting. Pharmacists play a vital role in PCMH and make fundamental contributions to patient care across health care settings. Such innovations in the ambulatory care setting create a unique niche for pharmacists to use their skills.
-
To describe the integration of a clinic pharmacy with a patient-centered medical home (PCMH). ⋯ Clinical pharmacy services are woven into the PCMH fabric of this clinic. New pharmacists will be challenged and rewarded in this evolving health care model.