Kennett Square, Pennsylvania – February 28, 2024 — LCH Health and Community Services is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Person-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) for 2024. This prestigious recognition is a testament to LCH’s commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to its community.

The NCQA’s PCMH recognition program evaluates healthcare organizations based on their ability to provide comprehensive and coordinated care that meets the needs of their patients. PCMH-accredited organizations like LCH focus on building strong, ongoing relationships with patients, coordinating their care across different providers and settings, and engaging patients in their own healthcare decisions. LCH has been recognized annually for more than 5 years by achieving PCMH recognition.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from the NCQA,” said Ronan W. Gannon, CEO at LCH Health and Community Services. “Being recognized as a Person-Centered Medical Home reaffirms our dedication to providing the highest level of care to our patients and working collaboratively with them to improve their health outcomes.”

The PCMH model has been shown to improve patient experience, enhance the quality of care, and reduce healthcare costs by promoting preventive care and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits. By achieving PCMH accreditation, LCH Health and Community Services has demonstrated its commitment to delivering exceptional care to its patients and community.

Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, President and CEO of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), applauded LCH Health and Community Services on its PCMH accreditation. “This achievement highlights the important role Community Health Centers like LCH play in delivering high-quality care to 31.5 million patients in over 1500 rural, urban and frontier communities across the United States. Community Health Centers are the best, most innovative, diverse, and resilient part of the U.S. health care system and serve as vital resources for their communities. LCH’s commitment to excellence sets a commendable example for others to follow.”

For more information about LCH Health and Community Services and its PCMH accreditation, visit LCHStayHealthy.com or contact Kate Wickersham, LCH Director of Development at kwickersham@lchservices.org.

About LCH Health and Community Services:
LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) is a diverse, dynamic healthcare and patient services team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive healthcare services to individuals and families in Chester County and surrounding areas. Founded in 1973, LCH has been changing lives for fifty years. LCH accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance. Insurance or no insurance, LCH will take care of you. LCH evaluates our patients to determine their eligibility for discounted services. Our sliding scale discounts are based on income and family size. LCH doesn’t turn anyone away due to inability to pay. LCH offers a wide range of services, including Primary Care, Pediatrics Women’s Health, Behavioral Health and counseling services as well as social supports, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of its community.

About The National Association of Community Health Centers:
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) was founded in 1971 to promote efficient, high-quality, comprehensive health care that is accessible, culturally and linguistically competent, community directed, and patient-centered for all. NACHC is the leading innovative change agent collaborating with affiliates and partners to advance Community Health Centers as the foundation of an equitable health care system free from disparities and built on accessible, patient-governed, high-quality, integrated primary care.