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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - Emergency Management News
State News - National News - Training Opportunities
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Federal judge ruled that West Virginia's Medicaid program must provide coverage for gender-confirming care for transgender residents
Read the entire article from Charleston Gazette-Mail here.
How to protect the people you care about from extreme heat
Read the entire article from NPR here.
Track your vax: Why it's more important than ever to take ownership of your vaccinations
Read the entire article from USA Today here.
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Register Today for This One Day Event |
Please join the West Virginia Primary Care Association (WVPCA) as we have partnered with Connect Consulting Services, to host a De-Escalation/Active Shooter Table Top Exercise. This is an in-person functional and tabletop exercise with law enforcement coordination which includes writing an After-action Report that can be used by WVPCA members to meet their CMS Emergency Preparedness Community Exercise requirement. Presented by a FEMA trained Master Exercise Practitioner that covers the scenario of Workplace Violence/De-escalation and Active Shooter/Threat event with After-action Report Forms.
Through participation in this event, health centers will be provided Active Shooter/Active Threat Exercise Toolkits for conducting a functional exercise for their health center sites. The Toolkits include planning checklists, Workplace Violence De-Escalation techniques, working with law enforcement, and sample tabletop and functional exercises.
This workshop is scheduled for Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Holiday Inn & Suites in South Charleston. The cost of this training is $50 per CHC staff member. For overnight accommodations, please contact the Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West, an IHG Hotel DIRECTLY at 304-744-4641 and reference WV Primary Care Association (Group Code- PCA). The group rate is $109.00 and includes breakfast, ground-level parking, and high-speed internet. To ensure access to this room block, make reservations by August 12, 2022.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This event is intended for Health Center Emergency Management Personnel, Facility/Clinic Managers, and other applicable staff.
This learning event is not open to non-CHC staff.
Registration closes on August 23 at 5:00 pm EST.
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Biden has a Case of Paxolivid Rebound |
President Biden has joined many other Americans in the puzzling phenomenon known as Covid-19 “rebound.” As STAT’s Andrew Joseph reported, the 79-year-old president tested positive for Covid-19 again on Saturday. He first tested positive on July 21, and after a mild case, tested negative this past Tuesday and each day for the rest of the week. Biden, who is vaccinated and has gotten two boosters, isn’t experiencing Covid symptoms, he tweeted. “This in fact represents ‘rebound’ positivity,” his physician, Kevin O’Connor, wrote in a memo Saturday.
Rebound cases following treatment with Pfizer’s five-day oral antiviral have stumped physicians as anecdotal evidence builds up, leading many to think cases are higher than the 1% to 2% reported in Pfizer’s clinical trials of the drug.
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Behavioral Health and EMS Workforce Summit |
Leaders in the behavioral health pipeline, education and practice, as well as leaders in emergency medical services and EMT/EMS training and education, are invited to join the Behavioral Health Workforce Summit to be held in South Charleston on September 13 from 10:30am-2:30pm.
The 2022 Behavioral Health Workforce Summit is hosted by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission’s Division of Health Sciences. The summit brings together stakeholders and leaders in emergency medical services, behavioral health practice and education, and workforce development to strengthen partnerships and collect feedback to help shape ongoing efforts to grow the state’s behavioral health and EMS workforce through the educational pipeline.
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WVDHHR Office of Drug Control Policy
Town Hall Meetings
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Over the last year, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Drug Control Policy and the Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment have overseen implementation of the WV 2022 Substance Use Response Implementation Plan.
The purpose of the virtual Town Hall Meetings is to provide an overview of year 3 progress and solicit feedback regarding updates to the plan for year 4. Each Town Hall Meeting will focus on a section of the plan. Pre-registration is required.
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Registration Open for the WV Addiction &
Prescription Drug Abuse Conference
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Registration is now open for the Annual Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference. Last year, there was over 450 attendees representing eleven (11) different disciplines. This conference is being held September 22 – 24, 2022 at the Waterfront Marriott in MORGANTOWN, WV. The schedule of quality speakers include topics of relevance such as: the prescription drug abuse crisis, suicide prevention & resources, proper prescribing and integrating opioid addiction treatment with MOUD, transformation of the brain, from addiction to recovery, substance induced vs co-occurring disorders with clinical vignettes & trauma therapy and adjuncts-EMDR, acupuncture, polyvagal theory and psychedelics and showcase of West Virginia’s drug diversion courts to just name a few.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marlene Hall, mdhall@wvmphp.org or 304-933-1030.
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CMS Releases Framework for Health Equity |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new Framework for Health Equity as an update to the 2015 CMS Equity Plan for Medicare. The updated 10-year framework serves as a foundation for CMS to address health disparities across Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP. It outlines five priorities that CMS plans to embed in its program development to better serve historically marginalized communities. |
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New Scope of Project 101 Video |
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has a new video, Scope 101: Introduction to Health Center Program Scope of Project. Health center scope of project refers to the activities a health center carries out that are supported by its HRSA-approved budget. The video clarifies foundational elements of scope of project, including its five components. It also points you to helpful scope-related resources.
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Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure released the following statements to mark the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) on August 5, 2022:
Secretary Xavier Becerra: “For 25 years, the Children’s Health Insurance Program has provided millions of children and pregnant women with critical health insurance coverage and peace of mind knowing they can get the health care they need. I was proud to be part of the historic effort to create CHIP as a Congressman in 1997, and now I am proud to lead historic efforts to strengthen this program as Secretary of HHS.
“Making affordable, quality health care coverage accessible for all Americans is a key priority for the Biden-Harris Administration, and CHIP plays a key role in advancing health equity and driving down the uninsured rate among children. We are doing everything we can to reach out, meet people where they are, and connect them to coverage – just last month, we announced the largest investment ever made through the Connecting Kids to Coverage program to increase outreach and enrollment efforts. We will continue to strengthen CHIP and ensure all children have the care and support they need to stay healthy and thrive.”
CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure: “In the 25 years since the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was signed into law on August 5, 1997, millions of families have been able to get the comprehensive, affordable health coverage for their children that is essential to a healthy childhood. Before CHIP was enacted, 15 percent of all children were uninsured; today, that number is less than 4 percent. While we work towards covering all children, CHIP has provided access for millions of children to critical health care, including vaccines, well-child care, and essential mental health services. Medicaid and CHIP together cover more than 50 percent of our nation’s children, providing vital access to care to the over 40 million children enrolled in these programs. In addition to covering uninsured children under the age of 19, CHIP provides the option for states to cover pregnant women. Today we celebrate that 25-year commitment to the health of children and the well-being of their families.”
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Call for Applications:
JEDI Champion Train the Trainer
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The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) is piloting an intensive justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) train-the-trainer event for community health center champions working toward organizational JEDI goals. Representatives from two health centers will participate in this training in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 20-21. Each participating health center will receive a $2,500 stipend to help cover the costs for sending their representative(s). The deadline to apply is Friday, August 12, 2022.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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2021 Uniform Data System Trends Webinar |
Join HRSA for a first look at the 2021 Uniform Data System data trends in health center patient demographics, staffing, and clinical quality measures.
Speakers will provide insights on health centers' growth, recovery from the pandemic, and performance.
The 2021 UDS data is expected to be available on the Health Center Program Data and Reporting webpages on Monday, August 8--coinciding with the beginning of National Health Center week.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
12:00 PM ET
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NOTE
CANCELLATION
Health Center
Program Updates
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The August 9, 2022 session of Today with MACREA has been cancelled.
Please mark your calendar for the Wednesday, September 14, 2022 session at 3:00 PM.
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Health Equity In Cancer Virtual Series:
Breast Cancer Webinar
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Join colleagues in Ohio and West Virginia for a virtual learning session focusing on Breast Cancer Disease Burden with an emphasis on addressing disparities in prevention and early detection.
The Health Equity In Cancer Virtual Series is presented by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - The James. This program is hosted by the American Cancer Society with support from the Ohio Partners for Cancer Control.
The AAFP has reviewed Health Equity Through the Cancer Lens: Ohio/West Virginia Virtual Breast Cancer Leadership Forum and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits.
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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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