Traditional Model:

The doctor sees the patient as a consumer of healthcare, not a participant.

Medical Home Model:

The patient actively participates in their healthcare decision-making as an equal.

Traditional Model:

Walk-in and ER visits are the only ways to see a physician in a timely manner, and the patient usually sees a different doctor every time.

Medical Home Model:

Same-day access appointments with the patient's primary doctor are consistently available for urgent needs.

Traditional Model:

Quick, single-issue appointments are made without consideration of the patient's history or needs.

Medical Home Model:

Appointment duration is scheduled based on the patient's healthcare needs and medical history.

Traditional Model:

Problems are addressed only as they arise.

Medical Home Model:

Preventive visits are scheduled ahead of time to anticipate and avoid problems before they arise.

Traditional Model:

A single solution is often presented by the doctor.

Medical Home Model:

Various options are given and patients are educated about the pros and cons of each choice.

Traditional Model:

Appointments rarely utilize non-doctor team members for education and support.

Medical Home Model:

Traditional Model:

Clinic staff is utilized only for helping patient flow.

Medical Home Model:

Traditional Model:

The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is used only for documentation and billing.

Medical Home Model:

Traditional Model:

High costs are incurred through ER visits for non-emergent issues and unnecessary tests and treatments due to unfamiliarity with the patient's healthcare needs and history.

Medical Home Model: