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PRIMED Part 1: TransforMED - Transforming Family Medicine Practice

08/01/2007

In part one of this 3-part series by contributing editor Jo Ann Kairys, MPH at PRIMED Patient Education Center's Web site patientedu.org, TransforMED practice enhancement facilitator, Barbara Johnson, PhD, discusses the components of the TransforMED model, shares early insights and observations into what works in practice transformation and identifies lessons learned from the TransforMED National Demonstration Project.

Part 1 - http://www.patientedu.org/aspx/news/news_pf.aspx?newsid=286

Part 2 - http://www.patientedu.org/aspx/news/news_pf.aspx?newsid=297

About TransforMED

The Leawood, Kan.-based TransforMED LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Established in 2005, TransforMED provides ongoing consultation and support to physicians looking to transform their practices to a new model of care that is based on the concept of a patient-centered medical home. TransforMED is an active member of primary care communities and recognizes and supports the unique value that primary care offers to patients and the health care system. TransforMED shares and supports the idealism and altruism of primary care physicians and the strong commitment to their communities and patients through continuing patient relationships and independent decision making. TransforMED offers practices both products and services, including consultation and advice on implementing the patient centered medical home model. To learn more about TransforMED, visit www.transformed.com.