A study published in the Journal of Ambulance Care Management explores the impact of the medical home model on health care utilization and unmet needs among children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Analyzing data from the National Survey of Children’s Health (2016-2022) involving 64,553 caregivers, researchers found that receiving care within a medical home significantly reduced emergency visits and unmet needs. Specifically, the study reported lower odds of emergency visits (adjusted odds ratio of 0.77) and unmet needs (aOR of 0.29) for those in a medical home. Key components contributing to these outcomes included having a usual source for sick care and effective care coordination, which also lowered emergency visit odds. Family-centered care and seamless referrals further decreased unmet needs. The study highlighted that access to a personal doctor or nurse and family-centered care increased the likelihood of preventive medical and dental visits. These findings underscore the importance of specific medical home components in reducing emergency visits and unmet needs while improving preventive care for CYSHCN, offering valuable insights for enhancing health care delivery.