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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - Outreach & Enrollment News - State News
National News - Funding & Financial Resources - Training Opportunities
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US judge finds for 3 drug distributors in WV opioid lawsuit
Read the entire article from AP News here.
National Guard transitions to state-level COVID response, ready if further activation needed
Read the entire article from MetroNews here.
A looming reckoning: Medicare Advantage audits will spike as feds scope out COVID-19 fraud
Read the entire article from MedCityNews here.
Major payment vendor data breach, North Korean threat raise ransomware concerns for hospitals
Read the entire article from HealthcareDive here.
US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill
Read the entire article from AP News here.
West Virginia's Weirton Medical Center to pay $1.5M
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
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FamilyCare Hosted First Annual Kids Bash |
FamilyCare Health Centers held its first annual Kids’ Summer Bash event at its Patrick Street location on Charleston’s West Side.
During this afternoon of family-friendly, summer fun, hosted in partnership with Aetna Better Health, The Health Plan, and Unicare, children and families were invited to take part in a variety of outdoor activities and learn about ways they can stay active and healthy year round.
“Our goal was not only to get kids moving and give them a chance to have fun,” said Fran Coleman, FamilyCare’s senior vice president and chief operating officer. “But also to ensure that families in the neighborhoods we serve are afforded access to information on how to build healthier lifestyles.”
The event, which was free and open to all, featured inflatables, outdoor games, balloons, a DJ, fire truck visit, free giveaways and educational opportunities for parents. Youth sports physicals were offered at no cost through FamilyCare’s mobile health unit as well.
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Don't Miss This PCMH Workshop |
The West Virginia Primary Care Association (WVPCA), is partnering with Comagine Health to provide a two-day workshop on the value of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition and to lead participants through an exploration of current PCMH processes within their organization.
The workshop will focus on the value-add of being an NCQA PCMH recognized practice as well as provide attendees with an opportunity to participate in a guided NCQA PCMH self-assessment facilitated by an NCQA Certified Content Expert.
At the conclusion of the two-day session participants will be able to:
- Complete a documented self-assessment of current PCMH processes at their organization
- Prioritize focus areas around gaps identified during the self-assessment process
- Identify by name/position who at their organization should participate on the PCMH recognition team
TARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop will be tailored to CHCs who have yet to achieve NCQA PCMH recognition, those who have dropped their recognition, or those who are considering allowing their recognition to lapse.
This workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 AND Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the TransCanada building (home of the WVPCA office) in Charleston. The cost of this training is $75 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 July 13, 2022.
This learning event is not open to non-CHC staff.
Registration closes on July 29 at 5:00 pm EST.
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2022 Assister Certification Training on the Marketplace LMS to “Go-Dark” July 15 |
In preparation to release the 2023 Assister Certification Training, the 2022 Assister Certification Training that is hosted on the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS), will be taken offline at 6:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, July 15, 2022. During this “go-dark” period, assisters will not be able to access the certification training. We anticipate that the 2023 Assister Certification Training will be available later this summer.
Assisters who need to take the current training before the 2023 training is available should complete the 2022 Assister Certification training prior to its removal on Friday, July 15, 2022.
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2022 Community Star Nominations Now Open |
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The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has announced that Community Star nominations are now open through August 1, 2022. The annual Community Stars Recognition Program, in conjunction with National Rural Health Day (November 17), honors those making a difference in rural health through collaboration, education, innovation, and communication.
NOSORH invites you to submit a nomination to help make sure that a Star is featured from coast to coast and every place in between in 2022! As you identify an individual, organization or cooperative to represent your state as its Community Star, consider all the ways they are driving change and going the extra mile to make a difference for rural people and populations.
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WV Appalachian Addiction &
Prescription Drug Abuse Conference
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Mark your calendars and plan to participate in 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 is coming together with 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.
The official agenda and registration information will be sent out in the near future. Until then, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marlene Hall, mdhall@wvmphp.org or 304-933-1030.
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It's National Minority
Mental Health Awareness Month
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Throughout the month, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will focus on promoting tools and resources addressing the stigma about mental health among racial and ethnic minority populations. |
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HHS Providing Resources to States for Oversight of Medicaid, CHIP Managed Care |
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has released a suite of resources meant to improve CMS and state oversight of Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care programs – which provide people with health benefits and additional services through contracted arrangements with managed care plans.
Released in a Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Informational Bulletin (CIB), the new information includes tools, templates and updates on tactics geared to improve states' reporting on their managed care programs.
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said the agency is working with states on implementation, and framed the move as a means of strengthening the oversight and transparency of Medicaid and CHIP managed care programs.
Among other things, the CIB outlines the latest updates to a new web-based portal for state reporting on managed care programs to CMS. It also offers additional reporting templates, and a new technical assistance toolkit to help states improve their overall monitoring and oversight of managed care.
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2022 National Health Center Week |
National Health Center Week (NHCW) is the time that we come together to celebrate and honor the work of Community Health Centers. NHCW is observed in the second week of August every year and takes place from August 7 to August 13 this year.
NHCW is promoted by the National Association of Community Health Centers which seeks to celebrate the accomplishments within their communities. Moreover, they endeavor to spread awareness about the importance of community health centers. They also look to advocate for emergency and long-term funding for community health centers to ensure the smooth provision of services to everyone for years to come. This year’s NHCW will be from August 7 - August 13, 2022.
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National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is June 27, 2022, a day to emphasize and encourage HIV testing. The theme for 2022 is “HIV Testing is Self-care.” The World Health Organization defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider.” The NHTD messaging will emphasize that HIV testing can be free, easy, fast, and confidential. HIV self-tests can be done when and where an individual chooses.
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Funding and Financial Resources |
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Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Continuous Compliance: Preparing for HRSA’s Operational Site Visit and Beyond |
Register now for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) 's annual webinar series for health center leaders and staff preparing for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Operational Site Visit (OSV) and building or maintaining continuous compliance!
This unique 3-part webinar series features the perspective of three independent OSV reviewers with years of experience conducting HRSA OSVs, including virtual OSVs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each faculty member – a current fiscal, governance, and clinical reviewer – will provide practical tips and promising practices for ensuring not just a successful OSV but for achieving and maintaining a state of continuous compliance.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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Join the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs’ upcoming maternal health webinar.
The webinar will highlight strategies to advance maternal and infant health, including Healthy Start services, community health worker models, and the Count the Kicks public health campaign.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
3:00 PM ET
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Save the Date:
Health Center
Program Updates
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Join Jim to hear the latest news and updates for Health Centers.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
3:00 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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