Under this concept, a patient is established with a physician in a primary care group practice that provides a long-term partnership between the patient and providers in the group practice and also provides enhanced access for patients.

A. health maintenance plan
B. primary care medical home
C. patient-centered medical home
D. independent practice home
E. open access plan

C. patient-centered medical home

A patient-centered medical home (PCMH) provides the patient with a team of physicians and other staff whose focus is on coordination of care and shared decision making. This is a relatively new concept in managed care.