CMS Launches Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration
CMS is now accepting applications for the Medicare FQHC Advanced Primary Care Practice demonstration project, which will test how the advanced primary care practice model (also called patient-centered medical home) can improve quality of care, promote better health, and lower costs. The demonstration program, which was authorized by the ACA, will pay an estimated $42 million over three years to up to 500 FQHCs to coordinate care for Medicare patients. Participating FQHCs are expected to achieve Level 3 patient-centered medical home recognition, help patients manage chronic conditions, and actively coordinate patient care. Participating FQHCs will be paid a monthly care management fee for each eligible Medicare beneficiary receiving primary care services in exchange for adopting specified care coordination practices. Applications will be accepted until August 12, 2011.
