USA WEEKEND, February 18, 2012:
Washington: Medical "homes" mean more visits, less cost
A new program in the Seattle area of Washington state is giving people access to better medical care without high health insurance premiums. Qliance direct primary-care medical home clinics work like health clubs. Participating patients pay one low monthly membership fee to receive unrestricted access to all types of primary care. Qliance doctors routinely spend 30 to 60 minutes with each patient.