http://blog.hcfama.org/2008/09/14/medical-homes-more-evidence-of-improved-quality-for-less-cost/ The Ultimate Massachusetts Health Care Insider Information Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:02:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.hcfama.org/2008/09/14/medical-homes-more-evidence-of-improved-quality-for-less-cost/#comment-1995 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:19:20 +0000 http://blog.hcfama.org/?p=1857#comment-1995 The data and experience of “medical home” models clearly show their positive impact on health. My concern is the “medical” model of “physician” as the only primary care provider. My primary care provider is a Nurse Practitioner. In many community health centers and rural communities the only health provider is a Nurse Practitioner. Let us not limit our options of care – data and experience also show the effectiveness of Nurse Practitioners. As the workforce shortage continues we will need all qualified providers offering care in our “health care home”

]]>