The patient's medical home: A meta-analysis of case studies exploring its impact on patient outcomes

This meta-analysis investigates the impact of the Patient's Medical Home (PMH) model on healthcare delivery, focusing on quality of care, patient satisfaction, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. Utilizing a comprehensive search across multiple databases, studies relevant to the PMH model were identified and analyzed, adhering to strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings reveal significant improvements in the adherence to practice guidelines for chronic disease management, patient satisfaction scores, access to primary care services, and reductions in overall healthcare costs, with a notable reduction in emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Despite moderate heterogeneity among studies, indicating variability in PMH implementation, the analysis underscores the PMH model's potential to enhance healthcare delivery. This study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the PMH model's effectiveness in improving healthcare outcomes and efficiency, advocating for its broader adoption and adaptation across diverse healthcare settings. The research highlights the importance of addressing implementation challenges to fully realize the PMH model's benefits, marking a significant step towards patient-centered, sustainable healthcare reform.