MONTHLY NEWS
April  2016
MaineHealth ACO Case Management Program Highlighted at the National Association of ACOs
 
Last week, the MaineHealth ACO highlighted a recent innovation in patient risk identification at the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) Spring Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. NAACOS is a non-profit organization committed to creating "an environment for advocacy and shared learning" among Accountable Care Organizations across the United States. MaineHealth ACO Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Moore, sits on the NAACOS Board of Directors.
 
In This Issue
WHAT'S HOT: Important Updates

Engage your patients and practice in advance care planning, we can help! 

The MaineHealth Palliative Care/End of Life initiative encourages and supports providers and their healthcare teams to complete Advance Care Plans with their patients. 

Click here to read more Important Updates!

WHAT'S HOT: Comprehensive Visit Incentives 

Coming Soon: "Comprehensive Visit" Incentives for Generations Advantage!

Martin's Point Generations Advantage encourages plan members and providers to schedule Annual Physicals and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits in one, longer "Comprehensive Visit" to ensure adequate time to discuss, document, and plan treatments. Click here for program details.

FAST FIVE: ACO Spotlight

Meet Mike Albaum, Chairman of the Board
Each month, we'll ask one of our ACO stakeholders 5 quick questions about their life and the work they are doing. This month we had a chance to catch up with Mike Albaum, Chairman of the MaineHealth ACO Board of Directors.


ACO: DID YOU KNOW?
Helpful Resources and Links to Keep You Informed

NCQA PCMH Redesign

NCQA is in the process of transforming their programs, including Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition. The ultimate goal is to expand adoption of the program by increasing value to stakeholders while reducing the administrative burden on practices and NCQA staff.   If your practice is currently compiling information to file for PCMH recognition for the first time or for a renewal, you may be interested in watching this important NCQA video. Click here:http://blog.ncqa.org/recognition-redesign-google-hangout-video/
 
MOVING THE NEEDLE
Progress and Shared Success from the ACO
 
Complex Care Management Pilot in the Nephrology Setting 

In October, the Value Oversight Committee awarded a grant to Maine Nephrology Associates and Maine Medical Center to pilot a collaborative, complex care management team in the nephrology specialty setting. The project adds RN care management, social work case management, and a nutritionist to the nephrology care team with the goal of helping stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease patients better manage their care. The care management team works closely with providers and staff at Maine Nephrology Associates to create a highly functioning team dedicated to the care of these highly complex patients.