On March 14, 2019, the Oregon Health Authority announced that WFMC Health had been awarded a 5 Star designation by the Patient Centered Primary Care Home Program. This is the highest level designation available and reflects the extent to which WFMC Health has demonstrated excellence in providing high quality person and family-centered care.
Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes are health care clinics that have been recognized by the Oregon Health Authority for their commitment to providing high quality, patient-centered care. At its heart, this model of care fosters strong relationships with patients and their families to better care for the whole person. Primary care homes reduce costs and improve care by catching problems early, focusing on prevention, wellness, and managing chronic conditions.