RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Progress of Ontario’s Family Health Team Model: A Patient-Centered Medical Home JF The Annals of Family Medicine JO Ann Fam Med FD American Academy of Family Physicians SP 165 OP 171 DO 10.1370/afm.1228 VO 9 IS 2 A1 Rosser, Walter W. A1 Colwill, Jack M. A1 Kasperski, Jan A1 Wilson, Lynn YR 2011 UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/9/2/165.abstract AB Ontario’s Family Health Team (FHT) model, implemented in 2005, may be North America’s largest example of a patient-centered medical home. The model, based on multidisciplinary teams and an innovative incentive-based funding system, has been developed primarily from fee-for-service primary care practices. Nearly 2 million Ontarians are served by 170 FHTs. Preliminary observations suggest high satisfaction among patients, higher income and more gratification for family physicians, and trends for more medical students to select careers in family medicine. Popular demand is resulting in expansion to 200 FHTs. We describe the development, implementation, reimbursement plan, and current status of this multidisciplinary model, relating it to the principles of the patient-centered medical home. We also identify its potential to provide an understanding of many aspects of primary care.