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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - Outreach and Enrollment News
Behavioral Health Corner - State News - National News
Funding and Financial Resources - Training Opportunities
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Monkeypox cases dropping, but racial disparities growing
Read the entire article from AP News here.
United Health inks Medicare Advantage deal with Walmart
Read the entire article from Modern Healthcare here.
CDC: West Virginia sees decline in drug overdose deaths
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
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REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON
WVPCA Value Based Summit & Annual Leadership Forum: Don't Miss These Events
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Please make plans to join us at this year’s WV Value-Based Summit and Annual CHC Leadership Forum at Stonewall Resort.
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The WV Value-Based Summit will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022. Plan to attend this one-day event as we lead a discussion on value-based payment models that support better care for vulnerable populations in West Virginia. The day’s sessions will also include federal and state partners to share their perspectives, activities, and goals regarding the value-based environment and opportunities, including HRSA/BPHC; CMS/CMMI; WV Bureau for Medical Services and our states MCOs. Invite your leadership team to learn and participate, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, Clinical Quality Managers, social and/or BH staff.
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The Annual CHC Leadership Forum will begin on Tuesday, September 20th and conclude on Wednesday, September 21st. This year’s theme is Innovate, Influence, and Impact. Join us as we hear from national leading experts on topics such as healthcare reinvention, workforce, leadership, and more. We are excited to have your leadership teams join us for a day of networking and strategic thinking.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Stonewall! If you have questions, please contact the WVPCA office at (304) 346-0032.
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Assister Webinars are MOVING to REGTAP |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working to provide the assister community with an improved webinar experience. Assister webinars will now be hosted in the REGTAP community. REGTAP utilizes Zoom for Government which has advanced features such as integrated on-screen closed captions and live screen sharing.
Assisters will need to create a REGTAP Account, or update their existing account, and then register for the Marketplace Assisters Webinar Series to participate in upcoming webinars. Assisters will only need to register one time for the series to be invited to all upcoming webinars. Once registered for the series, you will receive Eflyers announcing upcoming webinars with details on topics, time and date.
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STOP! Let Your Mind Wander |
Technology has been shown to change behaviors and sometimes not for the good. When was the last time you were waiting for something or someone and pulled out your cell phone.
Research suggests we rethink whipping out our cell phones every time we are waiting or even bored. Instead, we might benefit from having a moment to let our minds wander freely and think about whatever catches our fancy. We may enjoy those moments more than our cell phone.
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Registration is now OPEN!
2022 WV Perinatal Summit &
WV ACOG Section Meeting
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The West Virginia Perinatal Partnership announces registration is now open for the 2022 WV Perinatal Summit & WV ACOG Section Meeting. The Summit is designed to bring professionals from multiple disciplines together to discuss perinatal and child health issues. Sessions will include innovative research, best practices, collaborative and new strategies in perinatal health policy and education.
After attending the Summit, participants will be able to:
- Describe best practices in perinatal, neonatal and gynecologic health
- Identify quality improvement strategies to promote better health outcomes for pregnant women/persons and newborns
- Discuss barriers and opportunities for improving access to care for women/persons and infants in West Virginia
- Outline policies and practices that lead to improvements in the quality and delivery of health care in West Virginia
- Engage in collegial conversations about appropriate and necessary treatment for women/persons and infants
- Build alliances and discuss initiatives to strengthen the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership.
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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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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 were 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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Register Today for the 2022 FTCA Risk Management Virtual Conference |
Join Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) for the 11th Annual FTCA Risk Management Virtual Conference. This year’s conference features interactive presentations and safety stories from experienced clinicians. Whether you’re an administrator; provider; risk, safety, quality, or compliance manager; or other member of the healthcare team, this conference will help you understand how you use your head, heart, and hands to reduce risk and provide safe patient care.
September 14, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Two New Resources for Staff Well-Being |
One of the most critical—but often overlooked—aspects of self-care is the need for organizations to take the lead in creating an environment that lessens stressors and is conducive to practicing individual techniques. The STAR2 Center has introduced the new Self-Care for the Health Center Workforce checklist. It aims to be a starting point for health center leadership and staff needing to better understand different techniques, tools, and practices for self-care and a guide to create systemic changes to support them.
The STAR2 Center has also issued a new fact sheet (PDF) to provide health center leadership with a better understanding of the mental health struggles their workforce may face. It also identifies strategies related to compensation equity and inclusive benefits to address these challenges.
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Don't Delay the HRSA Virtual
Job Fair is One Week Away
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Virtual Job Fairs are free online recruitment events that connect career-seeking health care professionals like you with representatives from health care facilities across the country.
Connect with representatives from 24 health care facilities recruiting for hundreds of medical, nursing, dental, and behavioral health job opportunities in more than 36 disciplines.
Learn more about job opportunities, hear details about benefit packages, and find out how you can help underserved communities.
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Supporting Families During Back to School:
The Child Tax Credit &
Affordable Connectivity Program
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Join the White House and community partners for a back to school virtual workshop on how we can support families through two programs: the expanded Child Tax Credit, which provides payments to eligible families with children; and the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps eligible families access high-speed internet.
During this special event, you will learn how your state/ local government agency, school district, and/or community-based/faith-based organization can help families access these programs. You will hear from White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling and other senior administration officials about the importance of this effort. You will also learn best practices on effective outreach to eligible Americans, and the support and resources available for this outreach.
Monday, September 12, 2022
1:00 PM ET
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Funding and Financial Resources |
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Two Teaching Health Center Funding Opportunities to be Launched |
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), through the American Rescue Plan, will invest in two new funding opportunities.
These are specific to two Teaching Health Center Funding Opportunities to be launched very soon!!
Eligible community-based primary care/ fellowship programs for both funding opportunities include: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, or geriatrics.
A pre-launch webinar was held earlier, and the recording will be shared as soon as it is available.
Remember to sign up for the WVPCA’s Workforce Listserv to receive timely updates on workforce topics and resources. To sign up, contact Shannon Parker at shannon.parker@wvpca.org.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Webinar |
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration authorized new booster shots targeted at the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains of SARS-CoV-2. This webinar will provide a situational update of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SARS COV-2 variants that are currently circulating, and the West Virginia response. It will also provide an overview of the recommendations for the Omicron COVID-19 booster shots and clinical guidance for administering these vaccines.
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- State the CDC’s recommendations for COVID-19 Omicron booster vaccination;
- Describe clinical considerations for administering the Omicron COVID-19 booster vaccines; and
- Understand and apply data-driven communication strategies for communicating with the public to boost COVID-19 vaccination confidence
Friday, September 16, 2022
12:00 PM ET
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Rebuilding Resiliency with Health Center Leaders and Staff: Discussing Staffing Shortages, Recruitment, and Retention
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During this webinar, NCQA staff will discuss what health centers can do to rebuild resiliency with leaders and staff amidst staffing shortages and explore challenges faced with recruitment and retention.
Monday, September 12, 2022
2:00 PM ET
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Fostering Workplace Wellness Through the COVID Pandemic |
HRSA presents this webinar to share practical strategies for addressing burnout and promoting employee wellness and resilience. This webinar will feature the director of the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and a panel discussion with health center staff from across the country describing specific strategies they use to foster workplace wellness.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
1:00 PM ET
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Preventing Smoking Relapse in the COVID Era |
Research studies indicate that smoking kills more than 8 million people worldwide. Of such deaths, over 7 million are directly related to cigarettes, and ~1.2 million are attributed to second-hand smoke by non-smokers. This webinar will examine the challenges faced by individuals who used to smoke in the face of the current pandemic and offer solutions to both prevent and deal with relapse.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
12:00 PM ET
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Save the Date
Health Center
Program Updates
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Join Tonya and guests from CMS and two Primary Care Associations, plus hear about COVID-19 vaccines.
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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Debra Boyd | Chief Financial/Chief Operations Officer
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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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