Abstract
As family therapists increasingly practice in healthcare settings, they need to be aware of forthcoming changes in healthcare
policy and the impact of these changes on their clinical work and the lives of their clients. In this paper, we provide a
primer on healthcare policy for family therapists, which describes current and proposed changes in healthcare that will potentially
revolutionize healthcare delivery for families. We describe three key initiatives: (1) Triple Aim; (2) the Accountable Care
Organization; and (3) the Patient Centered Medical Home. We conclude with a discussion about future directions and healthcare
policies that include families.
policy and the impact of these changes on their clinical work and the lives of their clients. In this paper, we provide a
primer on healthcare policy for family therapists, which describes current and proposed changes in healthcare that will potentially
revolutionize healthcare delivery for families. We describe three key initiatives: (1) Triple Aim; (2) the Accountable Care
Organization; and (3) the Patient Centered Medical Home. We conclude with a discussion about future directions and healthcare
policies that include families.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10591-012-9188-4
- Authors
- Todd M. Edwards, Marital and Family Therapy Program, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
- JoEllen Patterson, Marital and Family Therapy Program, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
- Susanna Vakili, Marital and Family Therapy Program, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
- Joseph E. Scherger, Eisenhower Medicine Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
- Journal Contemporary Family Therapy
- Online ISSN 1573-3335
- Print ISSN 0892-2764