Hawaii to expand access to medical homes
Hawaii plans to leverage technology to expand access to patient-centered medical homes, enhance access to physicians and improve coordination of services.
The state’s investment in and long-term commitment to implement patient-centered medical homes will improve the quality of care and save the state money in the long run, Governor Neil Abercrombie said in a release.
Patient-centered medical homes facilitate increased communication and coordination between providers, which can be useful for patients suffering from chronic conditions, the statement said. The program's expansion underscores the state’s efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of Medicaid services through innovation.
The patient-centered medical home program will also qualify the state for $9 in federal funding for every $1 spent on implementation over the first two years. The new programs are slated to begin in January 2012, about two years before key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will take effect, according to the statement.
The state’s investment in and long-term commitment to implement patient-centered medical homes will improve the quality of care and save the state money in the long run, Governor Neil Abercrombie said in a release.
Patient-centered medical homes facilitate increased communication and coordination between providers, which can be useful for patients suffering from chronic conditions, the statement said. The program's expansion underscores the state’s efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of Medicaid services through innovation.
The patient-centered medical home program will also qualify the state for $9 in federal funding for every $1 spent on implementation over the first two years. The new programs are slated to begin in January 2012, about two years before key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will take effect, according to the statement.