Medical Home Learning
Collaborative
The Medical Home Learning Collaborative (MHLC), formerly the
Medical Home Workgroup, meets quarterly via conference call for members to
share knowledge, implementation strategies, and best practices on the
philosophy and effectiveness of medical homes. Providers, youth and young
adults, parents, caregivers, as well as representatives from health care plans,
hospital and university systems, and local community organizations are invited
to participate. Membership is open to the general public. To join or learn more
about the learning collaborative, please email CSHCNSDG@dshs.texas.gov.
Mission
To enhance the development and promote the principles of the
Patient-Centered Medical Home model within the state of Texas for all children
and youth including those with special health care needs.
Vision
All children and youth in Texas, including children with
special health care needs, will have a medical home that provides accessible,
family-centered, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate, and
culturally sensitive services.
History and Strategic
Plan
The Medical Home Work Group (MHWG) was formed in 2003 after
participants of an American Academy of Pediatrics conference spearheaded
efforts to encourage Texas providers to establish medical homes. The MHWG was
formed to share information, facilitate progress, and coordinate efforts to
promote person-centered medical homes. The group furthered DSHS’ efforts to
advance medical homes for children and youth with special health care needs in
the state of Texas.
Download the Strategic Plan.
FY19 Meetings
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