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CT Health Notes Issue Date: 6/30/2009Patient-centered medical home briefing, policymaker briefs and resources
The Connecticut Health Policy Project held a policymaker briefing June 19, 2009, on the patient-centered medical home model of care. Medical homes have been highlighted in both national and state reforms holding the promise of improving the quality of care while containing costs. Speakers included a physician and practice manager from an accredited medical home in Flushing, NY, national experts, a physician/legislator from Ontario and Connecticut providers, administrators and payers. A policymaker issue brief, Patient-Centered Medical Homes: How Could They Help Connecticut?, and a longer paper with policy recommendations were released at the briefing. The briefing was made possible with a generous grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation. July CT Health Policy Web quiz - cigarette smoking in Connecticut
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