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Medical Home Video
Check out the new video: "The Medical Home Initiative in West Virginia". The purpose of the video is to introduce the provider community to the Medical Home Initiative in West Virginia.
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Overview of the West Virginia Health Improvement Institute
Initially, the Health Improvement Institute is focusing on assisting with the execution of the proposed strategies outlined in the Transformation Grants awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). One of the principal strategies to be addressed is the migration of primary care in West Virginia to the medical home model of care delivery.
The Institute is initially being staffed by the project team assisting the Bureau of Medicaid Services with the implementation of these grants. Jeffrey Coben, MD, is serving as the overall Project Coordinator for this effort. Roger Chaufournier is serving as the Coordinator for the Institute. A key focus of the Institute is to help position West Virginia as a leader in the adoption of the medical home model.
For more information about the Institute, please visit the About WVHII section of this website.
Updated - February 8, 2010
Focus on Pilots:
Medical Home Performance Incentive Pilot
The Medical Home Performance Incentive Pilot began with a participant call on January 8, 2010.
A learning session will be held in South Charleston on Friday February 19, 2010. Save that date!
If you missed any of the webcasts, you can view the recording by following this link:http://www.wvhealthimprovement.org/wvhii/KnowledgebaseArticle50507.aspxIf you would still like to participate in this pilot, please contact Sandi Bauer sbauer@spreadinnovation.com.
Updated - November 12, 2009
Medical Home Assistance Call Recordings
We have completed all four of the technical assistance calls for NCQA Standard 1 A and B: Access and Communication with Eileen Patterson. Thank you to all who attended. All of Eileen’s presentations are archived on the WV Health Improvement Institute website. Click on the links below to access the presentations. If you were unable to join us, the webcasts were recorded, the links include the recordings. Stay tuned for information on upcoming calls.
October 2, 2009Introduction to Access and Communication: Concepts and the Importance of Panels http://www.wvhealthimprovement.org/wvhii/KnowledgebaseArticle50486.aspxOctober 9, 2009Measurement for Improvementhttp://www.wvhealthimprovement.org/wvhii/KnowledgebaseArticle50487.aspxOctober 16, 2009Making the Changes that Matter http://www.wvhealthimprovement.org/wvhii/KnowledgebaseArticle50490.aspxOctober 23, 2009Continuity and Teamshttp://www.wvhealthimprovement.org/wvhii/KnowledgebaseArticle50491.aspx
Updated - September 10, 2009
Statewide Health Information Technology Draft Strategic Plan Ready for Comment!
A work group under the Health Improvement Institute has led the development of a draft strategic plan for Health Information Technology for the state of West Virginia. The plan sets forth a bold vision for West Virginia and several aggressive goals.
On June 30, 2009, stakeholders from throughout the State of West Virginia were convened to discuss the plan and the opportunities presented to West Virginia. Feedback was solicited throughout the summer on the plan and it is near its final form.
Your comments and insights are welcome as are any questions you have. Please Click Here to access the strategic plan and send your comments.
Updated - August 19, 2009
Focus on E-Prescribing
Participants in the Medical Home Technical Assistance call on July 29, 2009 got an introduction to e-Prescribing and the upcoming BMS e-prescribing pilot. Details are in the call recording and the presentation materials. Those are available in the “Public Resources” section or click here to access the information.
Updated - July 1, 2009
NCQA Technical Assistance Webex
The West Virginia Primary Care Association sponsored a webcast (via Webex) on Tuesday June 30, 2009.
The guest speaker was Mina L. Harkins, VP of Physician Recognition Programs, NCQA. She provided an overview of the recognition process and what you should expect in terms of technical assistance and support throughout the process of achieving this important recognition.
If you were unable to attend the webcast, it has been archived. Click here to access the Recording Information page where you can view and download this recording. Click here to download the presentation slides.
Updated - May 11, 2009
Provider Outreach: Medical Home Video
Check out the new video, "The Medical Home Initiative in West Virginia". The purpose of the video is to introduce the provider community to the Medical Home Initiative in West Virginia. It is a great way to introduce the concept of the Medical Home and why it is so important for the people of West Virginia. Click here to see more.
Past Updates
Apply to become a member of the Innovation Community!
Webinar Recording: One Group Practice's Story: Accomplishing Medical Home Recognition
Webinar Recording: Self Management
Innovation Community Medical Home Recognition Webinars
Launch Call Recording for the Innovation Community
Accepting Applications for the Pilots through the Innovation Community
For a complete list of past updates and newsletters, view our Archive.Be sure to check out our Resources section for more information.Sign up for the website in the upper right corner of this screen, "Register".To contact the West Virginia Health Improvement Institute, please click here for more information.
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