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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 - 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If you were unable to attend the webcast, it has been archived.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 - June 16, 2009
Meaningful Use: First Recommendations
The meaningful use workgroup of the HIT Policy Committee presented its first round of recommendations for a definition of "meaningful use" of electronic health records. The definition is important because under the economic stimulus law, providers must "meaningfully use" EHRs to receive financial incentives from Medicare and Medicaid.
These initial recommendations are not a formal definition of meaningful use; they are the early suggestions about functionalities that will be required by 2011. For more information about meaningful use as it relates to electronic health records, Click Here.
Updated - June 11, 2009
Focus on Pilots
Seeking practices for participation in Quality Improvement Pilots that will enhance your Medical Home Recognition application process. Check out the Resources area of this website for more information.
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
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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.
West Virginia Health Improvement Institute | P.O. Box 1782 | Charleston, WV 25326 Paid for with a grant from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources