PCMH CCE | 121 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
NEW UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
This PCMH precursor recognized use of systematic processes and health IT to:
-know and use patient history
-follow up with patients and other providers
- manage patient populations and use evidence-based care
- employ electronic tools to prevent medical errors Answer - Physician practice
connections 2003
the first PCMH model implemented the joint principles emphasizing:
- ongoing relationship with personal physician
- team based care
- whole person orientation
- care coordination and integration
- focus on quality, safety and enhanced access Answer - Physician Practice
Connections- Patient Centered Medical Home( PPC-PCMH)
-explicitly incorporated health information meaningful use criteria
- added content and examples for pediatric practices on parental decision
making, appropriate immunizations, teen privacy and other issues
- added voluntary distinction for practices that participate in the CAHPS PCMH
survey of patient experience and submit data to NCQA
,- added content and examples for behavioral healthcare Answer - PCMH 2011
- more integration of behavioral healthcare
- additional emphasis on team based care
- focus care management for high need populations
- encourage involvement of patients and families i QI activities
- alignment of QI activities with the triple aim: improved quality, cost and
experience of care
- alignment with health information technology meaningful use stage 2
Answer - PCMH 2014
1. flexibility
2. personalized service
3. user friendly approach
4. continuous improvement
5. alignment with changes in health care Answer - New Recognition Process
Offers:
concepts, competencies and criteria Answer - new format for articulating
PCMH standards
brief title describing the criteria, uses a 2 letter abbreviation Answer - Concept
a brief description of the criteria subgroup. Practices are not scored at this
level. Answer - Competencies
a brief statement highlighting PCMH requiremnts. Scorable aspects of a
concept. Answer - Criteria
, 40 criteria and earn 25 credits in elective criteria across 5 of the 6 concepts
Answer - Achieving recognition
practice present evidence of implementation in other ways and "tells the story"
of their PCMH transformation Answer - Virtual review
PCMH 2014 Level 3 are eligible for the Annual Reporting renewal phase. Each
year, the practice shows NCQA that its ongoing activities are consistent with
the PCMH model of care. Answer - Annual Reporting
1. Team based care and practice organization ( TC)
2. Knowing and managing your patients (KM)
3. Patient Centered Access and Continuity ( AC)
4. Care Management and Support ( CM)
5. Care Coordination and Care Transitions ( CC)
6. Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement ( QI) Answer - Six
Concepts
The practice provides continuity of care; communicates its roles and
responsibilities
to patients/families/caregivers; and organizes and trains staff to work to the
top of
their license to provide patient-centered care as part of the medical home.
Answer - Team based care and practice organization ( TC)
The practice captures and analyzes information about the patients and
community it
serves, and uses the information to deliver evidence-based care that supports
NEW UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
This PCMH precursor recognized use of systematic processes and health IT to:
-know and use patient history
-follow up with patients and other providers
- manage patient populations and use evidence-based care
- employ electronic tools to prevent medical errors Answer - Physician practice
connections 2003
the first PCMH model implemented the joint principles emphasizing:
- ongoing relationship with personal physician
- team based care
- whole person orientation
- care coordination and integration
- focus on quality, safety and enhanced access Answer - Physician Practice
Connections- Patient Centered Medical Home( PPC-PCMH)
-explicitly incorporated health information meaningful use criteria
- added content and examples for pediatric practices on parental decision
making, appropriate immunizations, teen privacy and other issues
- added voluntary distinction for practices that participate in the CAHPS PCMH
survey of patient experience and submit data to NCQA
,- added content and examples for behavioral healthcare Answer - PCMH 2011
- more integration of behavioral healthcare
- additional emphasis on team based care
- focus care management for high need populations
- encourage involvement of patients and families i QI activities
- alignment of QI activities with the triple aim: improved quality, cost and
experience of care
- alignment with health information technology meaningful use stage 2
Answer - PCMH 2014
1. flexibility
2. personalized service
3. user friendly approach
4. continuous improvement
5. alignment with changes in health care Answer - New Recognition Process
Offers:
concepts, competencies and criteria Answer - new format for articulating
PCMH standards
brief title describing the criteria, uses a 2 letter abbreviation Answer - Concept
a brief description of the criteria subgroup. Practices are not scored at this
level. Answer - Competencies
a brief statement highlighting PCMH requiremnts. Scorable aspects of a
concept. Answer - Criteria
, 40 criteria and earn 25 credits in elective criteria across 5 of the 6 concepts
Answer - Achieving recognition
practice present evidence of implementation in other ways and "tells the story"
of their PCMH transformation Answer - Virtual review
PCMH 2014 Level 3 are eligible for the Annual Reporting renewal phase. Each
year, the practice shows NCQA that its ongoing activities are consistent with
the PCMH model of care. Answer - Annual Reporting
1. Team based care and practice organization ( TC)
2. Knowing and managing your patients (KM)
3. Patient Centered Access and Continuity ( AC)
4. Care Management and Support ( CM)
5. Care Coordination and Care Transitions ( CC)
6. Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement ( QI) Answer - Six
Concepts
The practice provides continuity of care; communicates its roles and
responsibilities
to patients/families/caregivers; and organizes and trains staff to work to the
top of
their license to provide patient-centered care as part of the medical home.
Answer - Team based care and practice organization ( TC)
The practice captures and analyzes information about the patients and
community it
serves, and uses the information to deliver evidence-based care that supports
