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Has regular case conferences involving parties outside the practice team (e.g., community supports, specialists)

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework

Component
Not applicable

Measure Concept
Use of diverse provider types for needed care and maintenance support

Descriptions
The practice uses "case conferences" to share information and discuss care plans for high-risk patients with clinicians and others outside its usual care team. Case conferences are planned, multidisciplinary meetings with community organizations or specialists to plan treatment for complex patients.

Measure or Standard
Standard

Populations
Not specified or not applicable

Level of Measure
Practice/Health Center

Data Source
Documented process; Evidence of implementation

Measure Identification
NCQA 2017 PCMH standards

Developer/Steward
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

Stage of Development/Use
Accreditation

Measure Endorsement