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[CC] 00:13:03 A critical health care vote on tap today in the Senate. A closer look today at one reform option that's not part of the Baucus plan. It is called the Medical Home Health Model, and provides one stop shopping for all your medical needs, and could dramatically change how doctors and patients interact. One such program is up and running in New York City. The doctor is the hospital's chief medical officer, and here this morning to talk about it. What is a Medical Home Model? How does it work? Medical Home is a model for primary home delivery. Emphasizes teamwork, physician-led teams, but about communication... and inherent in our system today. ...is about the health of the patient and the health care needs. So it is really primary care, and in a way that uses all forces in the system. Some of the things that you get out of this Medical Home Model, according to what's happening, doctors can be accessible on short notice. They can have expanded hours and open scheduling so you can, I need to come in this afternoon. We have a point for you. Consultations via e-mail. Yes. Telephone. What doctor will take your e-mail or telephone call? Regular checkups, prevention measures, coordinated care, and how do you achieve that? You know... 00:18:07