Define care coordination and its primary goal in a patient-centered medical home.

Define care coordination and its primary goal in a patient-centered medical home.

• A. Care coordination is the deliberate organization of patient care activities and information to achieve safer, more effective care and improved health outcomes; its primary goal is seamless transitions, appropriate services, and patient engagement within a patient-centered medical home.
• B. Care coordination is only about scheduling appointments and is primarily aimed at reducing wait times.
• C. Care coordination is a billing system to optimize reimbursement for multiple providers.
• D. Care coordination is a patient education program focused solely on medication adherence.

Answer: (D)