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Patient Centered Medical Home Model Concept Paper Patient Centered Primary Care Implementation Work Group Introduction The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model is a patient-driven, team-based approach that delivers efficient, comprehensive and continuous care through active communication and coordination of healthcare services. PCMH is based on a set of seven principles (1) and depends on a core and expanded team of healthcare personnel who work with the Veteran patient to plan for their overall health. Background The medical home concept originated during the 1960’s in pediatri