Cassie Crane, our Medical Home
Coordinator, is here to help coordinate care and resources for our patients with
chronic illness or other medical complexities!
What is Medical Home?
A Medical Home is a team-based
healthcare delivery system for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) describes the ideal Medical Home as one that provides “accessible,
continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate and
culturally-effective care.”
What can the Medical Home Coordinator do for children with
chronic illnesses?
- Coordinate care with specialists
- Order supplies and services through home health
agencies
- Provide social resources (transition planning,
disability waiver information, Social Security, etc.)
- Provide community resources (therapy, support groups,
local programs, Early Intervention, etc.)
- Give support and additional information about your
child’s specific diagnosis
- Offer assistance with financial resources (navigating
insurance, assistance programs, disability funds, etc.)
- Provide educational support (504/IEP letters,
coordination with school services, special education, accommodation
information, etc.)
Contact our Medical Home Coordinator, Cassie Crane, if you
need help managing care or finding resources for your child with chronic
illness or other special healthcare needs: 801-565-1162 ext. 1315
Labels: chronic illness, health information week, medical home
