Health Care Homes
Background Information and
Legislative Reports
Testimonials about Health Care Homes
What do primary providers participating in the Medical Home Learning Collaborative say about medical homes?
“I personally have found that a small percentage of my patients take up a disproportionately large percentage of my time. Try as I might, I have always struggled to do a good job with their care. Medical home has helped me greatly - both to manage my schedule, and provide better care!”
Gordon Harvieux, MD
Duluth, MN
What do families of children with special health care needs say about medical homes?
“Having access to longer appointment times for the complex children is not only beneficial for the family but also to the physician because they can give a quality visit without having to run behind the rest of the day. The clinic has also gotten handicap accessible doors and a wheelchair scale, which have made our visits to the clinic less stressful and more comfortable.”
Ashley (Camerynn’s mom)
“The Medical Home Project is bringing strength, faith in the medical community and hope in what can be possible. Miriam has spent many days in hospitals, at appointments and innumerable hours in therapies and with 'ologists. The Medical Home Project is making these times smoother in transitions, appointments easier to attend for her, and a constant support for the family on the "what next" in medical care for Miriam. We have a care plan that is always with us, and the hospital and clinic are aware of the special needs…and openly give Miriam that much needed "extra" time and gentleness. All these little changes are making a significant difference not only for Miriam, but for our family.”
Jennifer (Miriam’s Mom)