MS HB1192

Legislature finds that patient-centered medical homes provide whole-person orientation including acute care, chronic care, preventive services, and end-of-life care

Patient-centered medical homes must have Health Information Exchange compliant records electronically integrated with electronic patient health records and use practice-based disease management applications

Studies demonstrate that minorities with a medical home experience reduced racial and ethnic disparities in medical access and decreased health care costs

State Board of Health shall adopt guidelines applicable to physician practices, nurse practitioner practices, and physician assistant practices in Mississippi incorporating patient-centered medical home principles

Act takes effect July 1, 2010