This policy brief, the first in a new series supported by the Merck Childhood Asthma Network and RCHN CHF, reviews the key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that advance the medical homes concept and recommends approaches to advance high-quality treatment and effective asthma management. The report highlights the significant role of community health centers as medical homes that are well-equipped to provide comprehensive asthma care.
The Affordable Care Act, Medical Homes, and Childhood Asthma: A Key Opportunity for Progress.
