SCHENCTADY, NY Hometown Health Center (HHC) today announced that it has been officially recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) for delivering accessible, comprehensive and family-centered primary care that seeks to reduce avoidable healthcare costs. The special designation was granted by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to HHC and its providers who collectively care for a primary care population of nearly 15,000 children and adults. Hometown received "Level 3" designation, the highest ranking, which will qualify theSchenectady practice for increased Medicaid reimbursements every year.
This is a real honor for Hometown and its clinicians, but more importantly, it is a true benefit for the community we serve, said Joe Gambino, CEO,HometownHealthCenter. We have made significant investments in our primary care service delivery, care coordination and technology with one goal in mind to makeHometownHealthCentera medical home that children and families can depend on.