Licensing the PCPCM: What You Need to Know
The Person-Centered Primary Care Measure (PCPCM) is a valuable tool for assessing primary care quality. To ensure its proper use and dissemination, Smart Measures requires users to obtain a license. Fortunately, the licensing process is straightforward and accessible.
Why Licensing Matters
The PCPCM is a copyrighted instrument developed by the Larry A. Green Center and owned by Smart Measures. Licensing helps maintain the integrity of the measure, ensures consistent application, and allows for tracking its usage across different settings. Annual analysis of the use of the PCPCM allows us to test and be aware of its reliability and validity over time. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, or vendor, obtaining the appropriate license is essential.
Streamlined Licensing Process
Visit the PCPCM licensing website.
Choose the license type that fits your use.
Submit the application form.
a. For a Standard license, your approval will be granted upon submitting the form.
b. For a Commercial license, our licensing team will be in touch to ensure a proper license is granted.
Standard License
Suitable for non-commercial use, the Standard License is typically used by:
Insurers, payers, employers, or health plans
Networks of practices, groups, or systems
Individual practices or health systems
Researchers or consultants conducting studies
Measure stewards incorporating the PCPCM into their work
To apply for a Standard License, click here.
Commercial License
If you plan to incorporate the PCPCM into a revenue-generating product or service, such as electronic health records, survey platforms, or consulting tools, a Commercial License is required. This ensures that the measure is used appropriately within commercial contexts.
To apply for a Commercial License, click here.
Licensing the PCPCM is a necessary step to uphold the measure’s quality and consistency. Whether for research, clinical practice, or commercial use, Smart Measures provides an accessible path to obtain the appropriate license. By doing so, you contribute to the ongoing effort to enhance primary care assessment and delivery.