Description of PHC models
| PHC MODEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FHT | FHTs consist of interprofessional teams of health professionals (eg, family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, pharmacists) who provide comprehensive care to patients with a focus on chronic disease management and disease prevention. Most FHTs are physician-governed. FHT physicians are paid using a blended capitation model that includes various incentive payments. Some FHTs are academic FHTs and are also committed to training health professionals |
| FHO | FHOs also provide comprehensive care to their patients. Some FHOs have access to additional funds that enable them to hire other health professionals to provide special programs, such as mental health, nutrition, and foot care. FHO physicians are paid using a blended capitation model that includes various incentive payments |
| FFS practices | FFS physicians are paid for services rendered and rarely employ health professionals other than nurses |
| CHC | Like FHTs, CHCs provide comprehensive care through interprofessional teams. CHCs differ from FHTs in their emphasis on community development and the social determinants of health. CHCs have community governing boards. Physicians in CHCs are paid a salary |
CHC—community health centre, FFS—fee-for-service, FHO—family health organization, FHT—family health team, PHC—primary health care.