The core principles of PCMH include: 1. Patient-Centered Care: Focus on the whole person, respecting patient preferences, needs, and values. 2. Comprehensive Care: Addressing all patient health needs, including prevention, wellness, acute care, and chronic care. 3. Coordinated Care: Ensuring care is organized across all elements of the healthcare system, including specialty care, hospitals, home healthcare, and community services. 4. Accessible Services: Providing shorter waiting times, enhanced in-person hours, 24/7 electronic or phone access, and alternative methods of communication. 5. Quality and Safety: Committing to quality improvement, performance measurement, patient satisfaction, and evidence-based medicine.
