Ask the doctor: What is a medical home?

Published: March, 2010

Q. What is a medical home? And is it useful for people with mental health problems?

A. A medical home is not a "home" per se, or even a specific location, but rather a coordinated approach to providing health care. The concept originated in primary care in 1967, but has recently been embraced by mental health advocates.

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