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Highest Rating Given to All Lifetime Practices

All 12 of Lifetime Health Medical Group’s medical practices in Buffalo and Rochester have now received recognition as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Four of Lifetime Health’s practices received the distinction in March, and the remaining eight have now achieved the national agency’s highest designation. Only 437 practice sites in New York State were recognized as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes as of August 2011, according to NCQA. Practices undergo a voluntary recognition process by NCQA to demonstrate they have the ability to provide patient-centered services consistent with the medical home model.

Essentially, the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) reflects the approach that Lifetime Health Medical Group takes to patient care.  Patient-centered means you are the most important member of your health care team and take an active role in your care and treatment. And, as your “medical home,” we are the base of operations for keeping you healthy.