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Excessive costs and the inconsistent quality of healthcare in the United States have driven policymakers and healthcare professionals to advocate for a new approach. Revised goals for the delivery of healthcare (the Triple Aim Initiative), a new structure to support the goals (accountable care organizations), and integrated care entities that provide the care (patient-centered medical homes) are key elements of a new system that will be implemented in the coming years. Medical family therapists (MedFTs) will play an important role in this reformed healthcare system. To be successful participants, MedFTs will need to understand how the model works and how to get involved in decision-making entities and policy think tanks. In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of the changing healthcare system, illustrate the benefits that will be experienced by patients and their families as these changes are implemented, and identify ways that MedFTs can successfully integrate into the changing healthcare environment. |
