| Weekly Thursday Call Agenda 12/15/11
Thursday, December 15th at 11:00am ET we will hold a call for the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative.
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Collaborative Announcements
SAVE THE DATE - Spring Stakeholder Conference, April 23-24, 2012, Washington, DC Wardman Park Marriott
Exhibiting/Sponsorship Opportunities - Click HERE
PCMH Happenings
1. PCPCC Seeking New Administrative Coordinator
Position Description:
The Administrative Coordinator provides support to staff, produces and coordinates schedule of organizational events, maintains office records and files, and serves as first point of contact for members and the public at large.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings and events of the organization;
• Provide administrative support for staff;
• Produce and distribute board meeting and conference call agendas and support material;
• Coordinate and schedule staff and member travel;
• Process travel reimbursements per organization policies;
• Serve as first point of contact with members and the general public through e-mail and telephone communication;
• Work with Executive Director and COO to produce and deliver materials and communication for the Board of Directors. Research background information for Board of Directors meetings;
• Work with staff to ensure all programs and activities are executed with the highest standards including proofreading of documents and electronic communications;
• Update content on web site as directed;
• Maintain files and records;
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and publication;
• Undertake special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in office administration.
· Experience in an administrative position in a public/private/nonprofit environment preferred but not required
· High personal and professional integrity
· Experience and ability to work independently, as well as with and across all levels of management and line staff
· Strong analytical skills.
· Experience and ability to influence and collaborate in a diverse and cross-functional workplace.
· Proficiency in MS Office
· Excellent attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
If you know of any qualified candidates who might be interested in this position, please request they send resumes to ana@pcpcc.net
2. AAFP Seeks Delivery Systems Strategist
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides subject matter expertise in healthcare delivery systems/organizations to inform policy development and analysis; influence the external environment; develop educational tools and resources; and represent the AAFP externally. Health care delivery systems includes hospitals; accountable care organizations; home care, retail health clinics, employer onsite clinics, and other existing and emerging models of healthcare delivery. It also includes the financing of the patient-centered medical home.
REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a directly related discipline like health services administration, or public health (Master’s preferred) plus more than six years of directly related work experience. Must have demonstrated experience in health care economics and delivery systems; hospital organization and administration. Strong written communication skills; analytical expertise; and policy analysis required. Must have excellent verbal communication skills; ability to discuss complex concepts intelligently and expertly with members, chapters; and possibly groups of external stakeholders.
APPLICATION:
To express your interest in the position, send your cover letter and resume, including salary requirements, by e-mail to careers@aafp.org.
3. Vote for PCMH article in RWJF Most Influential Research Articles of 2011
The lineup for RWJF’s Most Influential Research Articles of 2011 has been announced by David C. Colby, PhD, vice president of Research and Evaluation at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). This year’s 20 research articles were selected based on their solid research and their popularity as revealed by the number of visits each article collected since published to the website.
The Foundation does not determine the top research, we ask the public—our subscribers, visitors, followers on Twitter and other social networks—to do the honor. It is time for you to help us select the “Final 5.” As you cast your votes for the most influential, consider whether the research articles guided the field of policy and practice, influenced how the public thinks about health and health care issues, or changed long-held perceptions of the health care field at large.
Voting for the “Final 5” Most Influential Research Articles of 2011 opens December 5 and endsDecember 23 (Midnight EST).
"Small And Medium-Size Physician Practices Use Few Patient-Centered Medical Home Processes"
By: Rittenhouse DR, Casalino LP, Shortell SM, McClellan SR, Gillies RR, Alexander JA and Drum ML
In: Health Affairs (Web Exclusive)
Publisher: Project HOPE: The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.
Published: June 2011
Click HERE to cast your vote now!
4. Comment Period for Multiple Chronic Conditions Draft Framework Report
The Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC) Draft Measurement Framework Report is now available for member and public comment. This draft report highlights the rationale, context, and core components of a measurement framework that addresses the complex circumstances of individuals with MCCs. The report also offers strategic opportunities for applying the framework.
NQF’s MCC Measurement Framework is intended to dovetail with HHS’ higher-level Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions. The public comment period for NQF’s framework coincides with the one year anniversary of HHS’ MCC Framework. The comment period will close on Friday, January 13, at 6:00pm ET. Submit your comments now.
5. eHealth Collaborative Helps Adirondack Practices Achieve PCMH Recognition
The Adirondack Region Medical Home Pilot Program recently had 29 of 31 primary care practices recognized as Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Homes from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) - the highest level achievable. With the implementation support services and expertise of the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC), the healthcare providers of the Adirondack region were able to meet and exceed the HEAL 10 New York grant initial project goal of NCQA Level 2 Recognition for all participating practices. This accomplishment marks a major milestone in the Adirondack Medical Home Project and the collaborative effort to transform the healthcare delivery system in this rural, upstate New York region.
Click HERE for the full article.
6. Independence BCBS Teams with ACP to Increase PCMH's
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) today announced a new collaboration with the American College of Physicians (ACP) to improve primary care. IBC is offering up to 100 practices free, one-year access to a new on-line tool that will help identify ways to better serve their patients. The tool, known as the Medical Home Builder 2.0, is the most recent example of how IBC is working with area physicians and respected professional organizations to promote patient-centered care. Since the beginning of 2011, IBC has more than tripled the number of recognized practices to nearly 200 in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Click HERE to access full article
Upcoming Conferences and
Webinars
1. 2012 Accountable Care and Health IT Strategies Summit January 17-19, 2012, Intercontinental, Doral, Miami, Florida
The 2012 Accountable Care and Health IT Strategies Summit delivers critical insights into the information powered health system that will lay the foundations for clinical improvement, operational and financial efficiencies in Era of Accountable Care.
Healthcare providers, payers and ACO Pilots are rapidly determining their organization's strategy to succeed in an Accountable Care setting, a critical part of establishing a successful ACO is to plan and implement the IT systems that will enable the improved workflow, care coordination and support new incentive and payment models.
The 2012 Accountable Care and Health IT Strategies Summit is produced in close collaboration with Co-Sponsors The Care Continuum Alliance, Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) and The Advisory Board Company.
Click HERE to learn more.
2. American College of Physicians Free Webinar on Medical Home Builder 2.0
Dates
Thursday, December 29, 2011; 7:00 pm, ET
Do you want to see how the Medical Home Builder works? Participate in a free, 30 minute live/interactive demonstration webinar and learn how to improve patient care and office efficiency!
Medical Home Builder 2.0 is an online practice support tool from the American College of Physicians (ACP) that provides primary care practices with an affordable, self-paced means to improve office operations, quality, and/or transition to a Patient-Centered Medical Home model. Medical Home Builder 2.0 features 13 modules, an online community and hundreds of online resources in a virtual library.
The newly updated version features new elements and functions to help clinicians improve patient care, office efficiency, and move toward PCMH recognition and accreditation. Included in Medical Home Builder 2.0 are expanded patient-centered care modules, a new scoring methodology, module-specific resource libraries and a searchable master resource library.
Additionally, a robust reporting function is particularly suited for large practices, groups, institutions and regional programs.
Sign up today and see how Medical Home Builder 2.0 can help you provide quality patient care and achieve a well-managed practice.
To register, visit the ACP web site at: http://www.acponline.org/running_practice/pcmh/help.htm or contact Ayanna Wells at awells@acponline.org
Collaborative Centers
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For more information please contact Amy Gibson at agibson@pcpcc.net .
A. Center for Multi-Stakeholder Demonstration
The primary objective of the Center for Multi-Stakeholder Demonstrations (CMD) is to serve as a clearing house for information on Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) pilot efforts around the country that include multiple private sector payers. The CMD will aim to recruit payers to devote covered lives to demonstration projects, while assisting them with demonstrations efforts through sharing of lessons learned and best practices from existing PCMH demonstrations. This will be accomplished by the CMD serving as an information exchange where Plans can discuss innovative reimbursement models to test in pilots as well as program design. The CMD will also be responsible for working with local convening entities to support regional pilots.
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Care Coordination Taskforce -The Care Coordination Taskforce has reconvened their calls and will be discussing future activities and strategies for addressing care coordination in the PCMH. They have received input from PCPCC stakeholders toward the development of an outline for a PCPCC publication on care coordination.
B. Center for Public Payer Implementation
CPPI is tasked with a very broad mandate encompassing over 50% of all payors in the US Healthcare System. Growing out of the work that the Collaborative had undertaken within the Medicaid environment the CPPI is charged with promoting the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) concept in all facets of the public payer system.
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Task Force on Education and Training - The presentation by Dr Barbara Cubic held on Monday, December 5th is available for viewing on the PCPCC web site at . See top of agenda for registration information.
C. Center for Employer Engagement (CEE)
The CEE promotes large and small employer interest in - and implementation of - the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model through educational resources, sharing employer best practices, implementation tools, and evaluation measures to demonstrate the value of this strategy and build market demand. They hosted a webinar with, Cathy Baase, Dow Chemical Company, on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 p.m. ET. This presentation is now archived on the web site at: www.pcpcc.net/media
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Task Force on Behavioral Health - This Taskforce is collecting best practices and behavioral health screening tools for use in primary care. They are looking for resources to publish a more comprehensive guide to Behavioral Health in PCMH and possibly an on-line database of resources.
D. Center for eHealth
On Wednesday, September 22nd, from 1:00-2:30pm ET, the Center for eHealth co-hosted a presentation with the Center for Public Payer Initiatives entitled: “Health Information Technology and the Indian Health Service ‘Improving Patient Care’ Program." This presentation is available for viewing on the PCPCC web site at: www.pcpcc.net/media
E. Center for Consumer Engagement
The primary objective of the Center for Consumer Engagement (CCE) is to ensure the medical home model is truly patient-centered by: facilitating consumer involvement and leadership in the design and evaluation of the PCMH, strengthening the consumer voice in the PCPCC, and by developing a set of "Best Practices" for consumer engagement in PCMH. The CCE partners with large consumer groups to capitalize on their visibility and existing efforts.
F. Center for Accountable Care (CAC)
The CAC works to ensure that the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) serves as the foundation for all ACO’s, and that ACO’s thrive as a result of strong robust PCMH support. The center is tasked with strengthening the collaboration between the PCPCC and evolving ACO stakeholders, as well as espousing strategies and positions that strengthen the notion of a strong PCMH foundation for evolving ACO guidelines and practices. Their next call will be held on Monday, December 19th at 2 pm ET.
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