Washington, D.C. – St. Martin Parish Community Health Center of St. Martinville has received Recognition from the Physician Practice Connections–Patient-Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of health care delivery aims to improve the quality and efficiency of care.

PPC-PCMH identifies practices that promote partnerships between patients and their clinicians.

Each patient’s care is tended to by clinician-led care teams who coordinate treatments across the health care system. This patient-centered care includes open scheduling, expanded hours and information.

The program has already resulted in both improving care quality and lowering costs by avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

To receive recognition from The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), St. Martin Parish Community Health Center demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key elements.

St. Martin Parish Community Health Center is located at 317 Dernier St.

NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.  NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations.  It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance.