The concept of the Patient Centered Medical Home has been around since 1967. But why is it important now and what does it mean for the patient? As we enter this era of Pay for Performance and Disease Management, the concept of the Patient Centered Medical Home becomes an integral component of the new healthcare solution to control costs and improve outcomes! This 40 minute presentation will give an overview of the Patent Centered Medical Home, the history, the trends and the components. The benefits and opportunities for home care agencies will be highlighted.