The Albany Med Faculty Physicians Group
\nwas recognized by a national certifying group
\nfor providing high-quality, coordinated care
\nto patients using evidence-based, patient centered
\nprocesses.<\/p>\n
Four practices within the Albany Med
\nFaculty Physicians Group — HIV Medicine,
\nGeneral Pediatrics, Internal Medicine\/
\nPediatrics, and the Internal Medicine
\nGroup — received Level III certification
\n(the highest level possible) by the National
\nCommittee for Quality Assurance’s
\nPatient-Centered Medical Home Program
\nfor embodying all the characteristics of
\nthe medical home model.<\/p>\n
These include promoting care coordination
\nand communication among practitioners,
\npatients and their families to ensure that
\ndecisions respect the patients’ wants, needs,
\nand preferences and ensuring patients have
\nthe support they need to make decisions and
\nparticipate in their own care, according to
\nhospital officials.<\/p>\n
Albany Med’s Faculty Physicians Group, with more than 400 experienced physicians, is the largest physician group in the region and offers the greatest number of medical specialty services.<\/p>\n
“This recognition affirms Albany Med’s commitment to putting the patient first while providing high-quality, coordinated care delivered by teams of exceptional providers,” said Dr. Ferdinand J. Venditti Jr., vice dean for clinical affairs and president of the Albany Med Faculty Physicians Group.<\/p>\n
To receive this national recognition, which is valid for three years, the Albany Med practices demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key elements, embodying characteristics of the medical home.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Albany Med’s standards align with the joint principles of the patient centered medical home established with the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Osteopathic Association.<\/p>\n
For more information about the services and specialties offered by the Albany Med Faculty Physicians Group, please visit http:\/\/www.amc.edu\/Patient\/services\/albany_med_faculty_physicians\/.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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