Model: PMH
The vision for primary care excellence in Alberta. A centralized hub where your health data, physician, and team converge.
The 10 Pillars
1. Patient-Centred
Your values guide treatment; active partnership.
2. Team-Based Care
Interdisciplinary team working in coordination.
3. Personal Physician
Continuous, long-term relationship.
4. Enhanced Access
Timely appointments & virtual options.
5. Care Coordination
Leading care with specialists & services.
6. Continuity of Care
Seamless care across the system & time.
7. EMR Integration
High-quality health info technology.
8. Quality Improvement
Monitoring outcomes to improve care.
9. Community Context
Adapting services to local needs.
10. Evaluation
Data & feedback to measure goals.
Why this model?
Research from the AMA and other health organizations shows significant benefits when moving away from \"transactional\" care to a relational model.
+Health
Better Outcomes
Chronic disease mgmt
-Cost
System Costs
Fewer ER visits
High
Satisfaction
Connected experience