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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - O & E News - State News - National News
Funding & Financial Opportunities - Training Opportunities
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Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
More cases of mystery hepatitis in kids: Possible cause, symptoms, prevention
Read the entire article from Today here.
Ticks surveillance provides insight into surge in tickborne disease in WV
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
Demand at food banks is way up again. But inflation makes it harder to meet the need
Read the entire article from NPR here.
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Please join the WVPCA for this informative program that will provide information on the significance of HIV testing and providing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in the primary care setting on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 12:30 – 1:30 PM . Kayleigh Burner, MSN NP-C APRN, WVU Medicine, Infectious Diseases will be providing the most up-to-date information and prescribing guidelines for PrEP including the new injectable PrEP.
At the end of this program, participants should be able to:
- Review recommendations for routine testing.
- Describe implementation of HIV testing.
- Discuss importance of initiating PrEP.
- Determine ways to implement PrEP.
CME and CE will be provided by a collaboration with the Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center.
TARGET AUDIENCE: West Virginia Community Health Center Providers.
This event is intended only for Community Health Center Staff.
Registration closes on June 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.
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Public Health Emergency Unwinding Readiness: Strategies for Health Center Outreach and Enrollment Staff Webinar |
When the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ends, the current continuous Medicaid coverage requirement enacted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) in March 2020 will no longer apply. State Medicaid agencies will be tasked with resuming normal eligibility determinations and enrollment operations after a more than two-year pause. With more than 80 million people enrolled in Medicaid, many states and experts estimate that tens of thousands of enrollees are likely to lose coverage. Luckily, community health centers are on the frontlines to help consumers not lose access to coverage. Health centers employ over 4,000 enrollment eligibility assisters who play a critical role in help Medicaid enrollees update their contact information, re-enroll into coverage, and transition to Marketplace coverage as applicable.
This webinar on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. will features national policy experts and community health center outreach and enrollment leaders and staff who will highlight their strategies and efforts to prepare their patients and communities for the end of the PHE. Speakers will share the unique tools, resources, messaging, partnerships, and other strategies they are deploying to prepare Medicaid enrollees for the end of the PHE.
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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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Pride Month is celebrated every year in June, as this marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. These were a series of equal rights demonstrations held by members of the LGBTQ+ community against oppression. This was in response to violent police raids on LGBTQ+ establishments in New York in June 1969.
Considered a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ civil rights, Pride Month is celebrated in June to mark how far the movement has come and what still needs to be done to help ensure fair treatment for all without discrimination.
Gender-affirming care is a supportive form of healthcare. It consists of an array of services that may include medical, surgical, mental health, and non-medical services for transgender and nonbinary people.
For transgender and nonbinary children and adolescents, early gender affirming care is crucial to overall health and well-being as it allows the child or adolescent to focus on social transitions and can increase their confidence while navigating the health care system.
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Take Control of High Blood Pressure with Million Hearts® |
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have partnered together to reduce heart attacks and strokes to help achieve the Million Hearts® 2022 goals. The current focus has been to implement strategies to reduce undiagnosed hypertension, improve use of statins in high-risk patients, improve hypertension management and control for African Americans, and expanding use of self-measured blood pressure monitoring.
High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Although cardiovascular disease death rates have increased across all demographic groups, African Americans and other minority groups continue to be disproportionately affected. As National High Blood Pressure Education Month wraps up, learn about evidence-based resources health centers can use beyond this month to increase awareness and address barriers in the communities most affected.
Tools You Can Use:
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Read A Three Pillar Approach to Addressing Hypertension to learn more about innovative practices Miami Beach Community Health Center implemented.
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Use the SMBP At-A-Glance Comparison Tool to help your practice choose a home blood pressure monitor.
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Check out the “Live to the Beat” campaign, which focuses on reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease among African Americans between the ages of 35-54.
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Health Center N95 Mask Program Extended |
The HRSA Health Center COVID-19 N95 Mask Program began on Monday, January 17, as a time-limited program to distribute high quality N95 masks to underserved communities and populations through health centers.
The N95 Mask Program has been extended and will now sunset on Monday, June 20. Health centers will have additional opportunities to order masks through this program before the sunset date: Monday, June 6 and Monday, June 20.
Health centers are encouraged to work with their community partners (including community and faith-based organizations, HUD-assisted housing, and aging and disability networks) to order and distribute masks to meet community needs. The ordering caps were increased to support larger orders and allow for health centers with available space to also order masks to store for upcoming months as well. All orders must be received by Monday, June 20.
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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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HRSA Announces $5 Million Funding to Advance Equity in Cancer Screening at Health Centers |
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the availability of $5 million for community health centers, funded by HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration, to increase equitable access to life-saving cancer screenings. This funding supports President Joe Biden’s Unity Agenda and his call to action on cancer screening and early detection as part of the Administration’s Cancer Moonshot initiative to end cancer as we know it.
Applications are due in Grants.gov by Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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NACHC Offering Revenue Cycle 360° Virtual Workshop |
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is offering Revenue Cycle 360° (Rev Cycle 360°) Virtual Workshop on June 29-30. The early bird registration rate ends June 15. This two-day training is designed to help you identify techniques and tools to improve coding and documentation to drive financial and operational performance and legal compliance.
RevCycle 360° is approved for up to 8.4 CPEs.
Wednesday, June 29-June 30, 2022
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Health Center
Program Updates
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Join Jim to hear the latest news and updates for Health Centers.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
3:00 PM ET
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Counter-Narratives as a Strategy for Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination with Patients: Lessons from the COVIED Project |
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), in partnership with Emory University and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is hosting a webinar highlighting the lessons learned from health center staff and patient interviews about the information ecosystem surrounding the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines.
This session will provide an overview of the rapid ethnography study component of the SARS-CoV2 Vaccines Information Equity and Demand Creation Project (COVIED).
It will present: findings from health center staff and patient interviews about the complexity of the information “ecosystem” surrounding the intro of COVID-19 vaccines; the key “narratives” that emerged to people used to justify the avoidance of COVID-19 vaccines; targets and specific strategies for developing and delivering “counter-narratives” to undermine false or misleading narratives; and examples of how counter-narratives can be developed and used as a strategy of promoting COVID-19 vaccine with patients.
Thursday, June 16, 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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