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Please join Q Corp staff for a monthly orientation to the resources available to primary care practices and other stakeholders through the Patient-Centered Primary Care Institute. This 30 minute orientation is limited to up to 20 participants each session, and is an ideal welcome for people who are new to their positions within primary care transformation.
Please join Q Corp staff for a monthly orientation to the resources available to primary care practices and other stakeholders through the Patient-Centered Primary Care Institute. This 30 minute orientation is limited to up to 20 participants each session, and is an ideal welcome for people who are new to their positions within primary care transformation.
Please join Q Corp staff for a monthly orientation to the resources available to primary care practices and other stakeholders through the Patient-Centered Primary Care Institute. This 30 minute orientation is limited to up to 20 participants each session, and is an ideal welcome for people who are new to their positions within primary care transformation.
Practice Coaching for Primary Care Transformation (PCPCT) Training is a multi-faceted training program designed for leaders at all levels who have a formal or informal coaching role in primary care transformation efforts. The course is an orientation to, and comprehensive review of, the science of change in primary care practice and equips participants with practical tools and coaching skills necessary to engage and support teams as they evolve into high performing Patient-Centered Medical Homes.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Community Pediatrics Training Initiative (CPTI) project planning tool can guide health care professionals and trainees to identify and define issues, build coalitions, assess interventions, and ensure sustainability of successful programs. View this tool, developed by Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, Jerri Rose, MD, Debra Best, MD, Julie Linton, MD, and Steven Chapman, MD.
HealthInsight's Third Annual Quality Conference
Be the Change: Strategies for Health Care Transformation
HealthInsight's Third Annual Quality Conference - Be the Change: Strategies for Health Care Transformation.
Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Salem Convention Center - Salem, Oregon
Join local leaders and national experts for a one-day learning and networking event to address today's health care challenges and share strategies for engaging patients and improving quality, safety and value. HealthInsight is the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) in Oregon, working to improve care for Medicare patients.
The final report-out for Clinician Academy was held on February 24, 2017 in Portland, OR. At that time the participants reported out on the status of their projects and their process. Clink on the links below to read more about the participants and their work with the Clinician Academy.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced final rules for Medicare payments for patients participating in a collaborative care program or receiving other integrated behavioral health services. This cheat sheet may be used for patients with any behavioral health condition, including substance use disorders. Medicare Advantage plans are also covered.
Reducing Readmission Rates in Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities: Models for Improvement
Join HealthInsight for a webinar where we will discuss various models, such as the care transitions innovation model, interdisciplinary community care teams, and assertive community treatment, in efforts to decrease readmission rates in your organization while improving quality of care.
Depression Screenings in Primary Care: Implementation, Efficiency and Providing Plans of Care
Join HealthInsight for a webinar where we will discuss opportunities to implement and effectively screen patients for depression. In striving to improve health outcomes among our population, this educational session will give you a quick overview of steps that can be taken to positively impact quality of care.
Alcohol Use Screenings in Primary Care: Implementation, Efficiency and Providing Plans of Care
Join HealthInsight for a webinar where we will discuss opportunities to implement and effectively screen patients for alcohol use. In striving to improve health outcomes among our population, this educational session will give you a quick overview of steps that can be taken to positively impact quality of care.
Billing and Coding Depression and Alcohol Use Screenings: Revenue Potential
Join HealthInsight for a webinar where we will discuss the potential for increasing revenue by efficiently billing and coding for depression and alcohol use screenings in your organization.
*This webinar is hosted by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Transformation Center*
Join PCPCH program staff and a clinic partner for this in-depth technical assistance webinar on implementing a clinic-wide quality improvement strategy to meet Patient-Centered Primary Care Home measure 2.D.3. PCPCH program staff will share best practices they have learned from visiting clinics across the state. Clinical staff from Oregon Medical Group Gardenway Medical Clinic in Eugene will share their Quality Improvement tool Daily Management System.
Please join Q Corp staff for a monthly orientation to the resources available to primary care practices and other stakeholders through the Patient-Centered Primary Care Institute. This 30 minute orientation is limited to up to 20 participants each session, and is an ideal welcome for people who are new to their positions within primary care transformation.
Please join Q Corp staff for a monthly orientation to the resources available to primary care practices and other stakeholders through the Patient-Centered Primary Care Institute. This 30 minute orientation is limited to up to 20 participants each session, and is an ideal welcome for people who are new to their positions within primary care transformation.
Individuals with mental illnesses may not access primary care services for varied and complex reasons. Watch this recorded webinar to hear what research tells us about best practices in increasing access to primary care, and gain practical tips on how to influence a variety of internal and external factors to increase engagement in health and wellness activities.
Since 2001, AHRQ has been investing in major projects that examine the effects of working conditions on health care professionals’ ability to keep patients safe while providing high-quality care. This research is part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to develop evidence-based information aimed at improving the quality of the U.S. health care system by making care safer for patients and improving working conditions for clinicians.
Being a physician can be stressful. The days are long. The work flow may feel disorganized. The administrative tasks and demands for documentation seem greater every day. No wonder even the most dedicated professionals can burn out. And that’s a problem. Read this July 24, 2017 blog post from the AHRQ Views site that addresses this issue.
Take this quick 1-2 minute questionnaire to determine your workplace stress levels.
Beginning January 1, 2017, Medicare will make separate payments to physicians and non-physician practitioners for BHI services they furnish to beneficiaries over a calendar month service period, using four new Medicare Part B billing codes. This fact sheet helps with understanding codes and billing for Part B services and Care Teams.
The Oregon Medical Association (OMA) shares information about the Clinician Academy in their most recent issue of Medicine in Oregon. The article, "Uncovering the Spark: Oregon’s Clinician Academy Combats Provider Burnout," covers the Clinician Academy and its work to improve care and reduce provider burnout.
CCO Oregon’s Spring Conference on June 6 brought together health care, CCO, and social service leaders from across Oregon to discuss the importance of addressing the social determinants of health when striving to impact the health of Oregonians.
This is a tool kit to help clinicians address the interoperability of EHRs, to improve their workflows, and to close more referrals. The tool kit provides practical guidance on measures, how to create an improvement plan, sample care compacts, satisfaction surveys, and more.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "tool kit" then enter your information to download the document.
Stanford University’s Clinical Excellence Research Center (CERC), with support from the Peterson Center on Healthcare, set out to identify common attributes found among high-performing primary care organizations. CERC reviewed national quality and cost data, and has identified 11 primary care organizations that are delivering exceptional value to their patients. Most importantly, they have key features in common, which can serve as a blueprint for others to achieve high performance.
