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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - Outreach and Enrollment News
Emergency Management News - State News - National News
Funding and Financial Opportunities - Training Opportunities
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Governor Justice sends State of the State letter to Legislature amid battle with COVID-19
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug
Read the entire article from AP News here.
West Virginia’s opioid crisis caught the attention of author behind Hulu’s ‘Dopesick’
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
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National Dental Organization Awards Valley Health Systems Dentist with its Highest Honor |
Daniel Brody, DMD, was awarded one of the nation’s most prestigious dental recognitions during the 2021 Annual National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The President’s Award is NNOHA’s highest honor and recognizes the wholehearted personal commitment to making oral health accessible, as well as the impact of Dr. Brody’s work in the communities in Fort Gay and Westmoreland.
“Dr. Brody’s exemplifying work to put our patients and the community first deserves this recognition, and we can think of no one better to receive it,” Steven L. Shattls, MPA, President/CEO of Valley Health Systems, Inc. said. “He puts patients at ease and helps connect oral health to comprehensive health, especially to those who need it most.”
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Please Note Rescheduled Dates |
Please join the WVPCA and Jennifer Calohan of CURIS Consulting, as we are excited to offer our members a three (3) part webinar series. The webinar series will cover collection, documentation, and utilization of data related to SDOH, SOGI, HIV status, race and ethnicity and more.
Please note the new dates below:
Webinar Series includes:
January 11, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Data Collection Strategies for SDOH, SOGI, HIV, Race & Ethnicity
January 18, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Motivational Interviewing Techniques to Support SDOH, SOGI, and Race & Ethnicity
January 25, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Meaningful Data Utilization - Going beyond data collection and data entry
Here are just a few of the objectives:
- Learn the importance of have a clearly defined process related to the collection and documentation of data
- Understand the considerations for training and competencies related to demonstrating and eliciting trust and mutual respect with patients regarding PHI (ie: motivational interviewing, etc)
- Learn concepts and principles of motivational interviewing to promote a high trust environment for patients and their support systems
- Learn how to increase staff skills and comfort level related to providing culturally competent care
- Definitions and differences between equity and equality, inclusivity, diversity and disparity – and the role of the health center in providing services consistent with diversity, equity and inclusion
- Learn HRSA mandated expectations related to utilization of patient reported data and needs assessments as a driver of service provision
- Understand the criticality of assessing patient reported data and using it meaningfully to trigger actions and workflows targeted at meeting patient needs, mitigating risk factors, and improving outcomes
See detailed information here.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This event is intended for COOs, Front Desk Staff, Nurses, Medical Assistant and Quality Improvement Staff.
Registration closes on January 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET.
If you had previously registered, you do not have to register again.
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New Numbers Show 14.2 Million Americans Have Quality, Affordable Coverage |
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure are making one final nationwide reminder to get Americans to sign up for quality, affordable health insurance on Healthcare.gov before the January 15, 2022 Open Enrollment deadline. This announcement is bolstered by a new HHS report that shows the majority of consumers enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage on HealthCare.gov have deductibles under $1,000 thanks to the ACA’s cost-sharing reductions (CSRs). The report, produced by HHS's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), shows that CSRs provide substantial financial protection to eligible Marketplace enrollees by lowering deductibles, co-payments, and out-of-pocket maximums. And now, thanks to the general financial assistance under the American Rescue Plan (ARP), many enrollees are likely to find quality, affordable coverage with even lower deductibles.
“Health coverage should not make or break anyone’s bank, particularly amidst a once-in-a-generation pandemic,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “As this report shows, people across America can buy high quality health insurance for historically low prices, thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Affordable Care Act. The Biden-Harris Administration will continue to build on the success of these important laws to ensure health care is accessible to everyone who needs it. We urge everyone to sign up for affordable health coverage by the January 15 deadline.”
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CDC Updates on Boosters and Additional Doses |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reduced the wait time for a booster of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to five months.
They also authorized an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (to complete the primary series) for some immunocompromised children ages 5-11. Read more about both of these announcements.
We Can Do This from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) offers materials that you can use to encourage your community to get boosted—including new additions tailored to adolescents!
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Insurers Covering At-Home COVID-19 Tests |
Health insurance companies must reimburse policyholders for up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per person each month under federal guidance.
Insurers must comply by Jan. 15. Health plans can't impose cost sharing or medical management tools such as prior authorization that would limit timely access to tests. The guidance doesn't apply to Medicare; Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Plan, which already require no-cost at-home coronavirus tests.
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SAVE THE DATE!
WV COPD Readmissions Institute
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The COPD Foundation is hosting a first-ever COPD Readmissions Institute in West Virginia.
This is one full day and ½ day virtual event, showcasing best practices from practitioners from WV and around the U.S. involving the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with COPD.
When: April 28-29, 2022
Cost: Free
Where: Virtual event
Who Should Attend? – Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists, quality staff, and others involved in the care of patients with COPD.
Information will be shared in the coming weeks on registration for this event.
If you have any questions concerning this event, please contact Stephanie Williams, Senior Director of Community Education Programs, with the COPD Foundation, at swilliams@copdfoundation.org.
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Save the Date for #MATRC2022 |
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2021 Uniform Data System Reports Due Feb. 15 |
Calendar year 2021 Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting is underway. All Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes are required to submit complete and accurate UDS reports by Tuesday, Feb. 15. No changes can be made to UDS report data after Thursday, March 31. Visit the UDS Resources webpage for the 2021 UDS Manual and other resources to help health centers submit accurate, timely and complete UDS reports.
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2022 P&I Board Member Boot Camp is Virtual |
Register now for the National Association of Community Health Center's Board Member Boot Camp: An Introduction to Health Center Board Roles! This virtual learning event provides a review of board roles and responsibilities as well as an overview of the legal duties of board members. The workshop also offers a deep dive into quality and financial oversight responsibilities as well as an introduction to advocacy for board members. Participants will also gain an understanding of where to access additional resources about health center board roles.
Who Should Attend?
Board Member Boot Camp is designed for new health center board members or health center board members who want a refresher about board roles.
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Apply to the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program - Extended Application Cycle |
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is extending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (NC LRP) application cycle to Thursday, January 27. They plan to award more clinicians than ever before. There is also special funding set aside for nurses specializing in behavioral health, women's health, and public health.
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HIV Prevention Learning Collaborative Application Now Open! |
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) and its Weitzman Institute (WI) are excited to announce their new NTTAP Learning Collaborative on HIV Prevention! The HIV Prevention Learning Collaborative is designed to support health centers in enhancing HIV prevention strategies, including discussion on communication and education, sexual risk assessments, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Applications are due Friday, January 21st!
The Collaborative will begin in February 2022 and end in June 2022. This will include a series of videoconference learning sessions and coaching sessions with 10-12 primary care teams from across the country, as well as quality improvement training, ongoing mentoring for coaches in your organization, technical assistance, and access to web-based tools.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please reach out to Meaghan Angers at angersm@chc1.com.
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Funding and Financial Opportunities |
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SAMHSA Harm Reduction Grant Program |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is now accepting applications for the first-ever SAMHSA Harm Reduction grant program, and expects to issue $30 million in grant awards. This funding, authorized by the American Rescue Plan, will help increase access to a range of community harm reduction services and support harm reduction service providers as they work to help prevent overdose deaths and reduce health risks often associated with drug use. The deadline is February 7, 2022.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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Today with Macrae:
Health Center
Program Updates
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Join Jim next time to hear about BPHC REACH, funding, progress reporting and more.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
2:00 PM ET
Access info coming soon
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Medical-Legal
Partnership in Health Centers Webinar Series
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In the first session, speakers will help health center and MLP staff better understand how to implement and fund a successful MLP model.
NCMLP is a HRSA-funded NTTAP.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
1:00 PM ET
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Community Health Center Resources |
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Jackson Kelly attorneys provide limited consultation to all members of the WVPCA at no charge, as part of the WVPCA contract. There is no limit to the number of calls which any member may make. All inquiries within the scope of professional competence of firm attorneys will be addressed. Inquiries which require expertise not available through the firm will be promptly identified and, when requested, Jackson Kelly will assist in referring the matter to accounting firms, insurance agents, or others as circumstances warrant.
All inquiries, responses and consultation services provided by the firm lawyers will be provided without additional charge beyond the retainer amount, except for matters which require formal opinions, representation of record in litigation, transactional work, e.g. the purchase or sale of real property, or matters which require continued representation, research or consultation beyond a single inquiry or document review.
Justin M. Harrison is a labor & employment lawyer with Jackson Kelly PLLC. He is available for consultation through a special retainer relationship with the WVPCA. Justin can be reached at 304.340.1358 and via email at justin.harrison@jacksonkelly.com.
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Risk Management Manual for Health Centers Now Available! |
The Risk Management Manual for Health Centers is now available on the ECRI Institute Clinical Risk Management Program website! Designed to support a proactive approach to risk management at health centers and free clinics, the Manual provides background, tips, and how-tos in a manageable format.
Specific areas that are covered include:
Risk Management Programs & Plans
Claims and Lawsuits
Role of the Risk Manager
Patient Grievances and Complaints
Communication with Patients
Credentialing and Privileging
Communication among Providers, Staff, and Community Partners
Tracking Systems for Diagnostic Tests, Referrals, and Hospitalizations
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This project is/was supported partially/fully by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U58CS06834 State and Regional Primary Care Associations. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. |
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