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A Model Practice :  Houghton Clinic chosen for Michigan Case Study

HOUGHTON - When Dr. Jeffrey Huotari designed the space for his new BlueSky Health clinic in 2006, he did it with a focus on the Patient Centered Medical Home philosphy on which he intended to base his new practice.

Because he was so successful with the PCMH concept in his practice, Huotari was chosen as one of the 13 practitioners in a case study done by a coalition of Michigan physicians organizations.  The study was released in January. 

Huotari said PCMH is based on several concepts, including:  everybody should have an ongoing relationship with a personal care provider; caregivers must be accessible, either the same day or next day; coordinated care with other health care professionals and organizations goes through the primary care provider; decision-making must be based on patient needs. 

"It's a holistic approach to care," Huotari said. "That model was promoted by four primary care physician organizations."  (Read More)

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