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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
Funding and Financial Opportunities - Training Opportunities
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Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron
Read the entire article from AP News here.
Overdose deaths on downward tread in West Virginia, DHHR reports
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
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Please join us in congratulating Pam Moore on this fantastic milestone!
Thank you for 35 years of commitment to the vision, mission, and values of the WVPCA and your support of health centers across the state.
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Please join the WVPCA and Azara Healthcare in a demonstration of the Azara DRVS platform. Azara DRVS is the foundation of our West Virginia Integrated Data System, and has been adopted by health centers in order to increase reporting capability and improve the quality of care provided to patients. Azara Healthcare is a leading provider of data-driven reporting and analytics for the Community Health marketplace. Azara’s solutions empower Community Health Centers, Primary Care Associations and Health Center Controlled Networks to improve quality and efficiency in all aspects of their care delivery through actionable data. Azara DRVS has a proven track record of improving patient outcomes, increasing reimbursements, and transforming practices.
Topics to be covered in the Demo include:
- Implementation Methodology
- Patient Visit Planning Report
- Care Management Passport
- Drill Down Measure Analyzer (UDS, HEDIS, etc.)
- Dashboards
- Registries
- Referral Management Reporting
- Risk Algorithm
- Transitions of Care
- Payer Integration
PRESENTERS:
Chris Neal, Azara Vice President of National Accounts and Colleen McIntrye, Azara Vice President of Delivery Solutions
TARGET AUDIENCE:
CEO, CHC Leadership, Clinical Managers, Quality and Care Management Staff, Nurses, and IT/EHR Managers.
This event in intended for Community Health Center Staff.
Registration closes on March 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET.
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Expanding Access to COVID-19 Testing Supplies |
HRSA COVID-19 Testing Supply Program Includes At-Home Self-Tests, Point-of-Care Testing Supplies, and N95 Masks. All HRSA-supported health centers (including look-alikes), that are certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are among providers eligible to receive free N95 masks and at-home self-tests for COVID-19 to distribute at no cost to patients and members of the community. All HRSA-supported health centers (including look-alikes), are also eligible to sign up to receive point-of-care testing supplies. |
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Updated Press Kit on COVID-19 Vaccination |
The #CommunityImmunityWV Social Press Kit has been updated. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages about COVID-19 vaccination for the general public, children & adolescents have been updated with information about the interval for the additional dose for those who are immunocompromised and timing of boosters. A new social media graphic about COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy has also been added.
If you would like to request free bulk orders of printed FAQs or other items in the "FAQs & Printables" tab, please email Elaine Darling at elaine.darling@wvruralhealth.org with your request.
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Know Your COVID-19 Community Level |
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adjusted its guidance for wearing masks to allow for personal decision-making based on three levels of risk – low, medium, and high – in each community, taking into account population immunity from both vaccinations and infections. A well-fitting mask is still recommended for indoor public venues, including in K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. The CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Equity tab shows vaccination trends by urban/rural status. As of February 23, 2022, 48.5 percent of people in rural counties are fully vaccinated, while the range of vaccination coverage in the 5 urban/metro counties ranged from 52.3 percent (micropolitan) to 66.0 percent (large central metro).
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WVPBRN 9th Annual Retreat - Registration |
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual WVPBRN Retreat, being held this spring May 5th - 6th in Roanoke, WV! The deadline to register is March 18th, and rooms at the Stonewall Resort are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
To secure your spot, be sure to register by March 18th. A virtual attendance option will also be offered. Please direct any inquires to Jennifer Lukas at: jg0138@hsc.wvu.edu.
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Health Equity Colorectal Cancer Forum |
Join medical professionals from across West Virginia and Ohio for a two-hour virtual forum with experts in the field of oncology discussing the colorectal cancer disease burden with an emphasis on addressing disparities in prevention and early detection.
This forum is free, but registration is required. Each forum will offer 2 continuing medical education (CME) credits. The American Academy of Family Physicians has reviewed and approved the forum for 2 live Prescribed CME credits.
The Health Equity in Cancer Virtual Series is hosted by the American Cancer Society (ACS) thanks to the contributions of sponsors Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation and the Harry C. Moores Foundation, with support from the Ohio Partners for Cancer Control.
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Registration Now Open
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.
Registration is limited to 65 organizations -- this allows for an organization to register and have several staff to attend the virtual event, with the organization receiving resources and educational materials from the COPD Foundation.
Information will be shared in the coming weeks on registration for this event.
If you have any questions concerning this rare training workshop event, please contact Stephanie Williams, Senior Director of Community Education Programs, with the COPD Foundation, at swilliams@copdfoundation.org.
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NACHC's research department has updated the annual chartbook to reflect health centers' 2020 data. The chartbook presents health centers' annual services provided, patients served, and cost-savings. Please contact Sarah Baizer at sbaizer@nachc.org with any questions.
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HRSA Administrator's statement on the
National Mental Health Strategy
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President Biden has announced an ambitious strategy to address our national mental health crisis. At the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), we stand with the President in his call for unity in our national response and know that for the millions of Americans living with a mental health condition or caring for a loved one with a mental health condition, the time for action is now.
The trauma and loss of COVID-19 has heightened long-standing needs and inequities in our mental health system, and the President's strategy charts a path forward to address these gaps to help all Americans thrive.
At HRSA, our work to implement the President's strategy means taking action to dramatically expand the supply, diversity, and cultural competence of the mental health and substance use disorder workforce through our health professions training, scholarship and loan repayment programs; increasing the number of community health workers and peers providing behavioral health services; launching new programs to support the mental health and well-being of our heroic health care workers to reduce burnout; expanding access to substance use disorder treatment in rural communities, and bolstering the work of HRSA-funded community health centers, which provide health care to nearly 29 million Americans, to address the mental health needs of children and families in underserved communities across the country. We will continue to pull all available levers to help meet this critical moment for the nation's mental health.
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Funding and Financial Opportunities |
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Registration Open for NACHC Financial Operations Training |
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) training workshop, Financial Operations Management 2 (FOM2), is an intermediate-level workshop that provides insight and understanding of the core qualities needed to approach the business aspects of financial operations, management, and service delivery. This is an intermediate-level seminar approved for up to 11.4 CPE credits. The FOM2 training agenda is packed with the essential financial management tools and techniques to help empower health center CFOs, CEOs, COOs and managers to maximize financial performance, engage in contract negotiations and leverage technology for better decision-making. Learn more and register for this May 25-26 virtual training.
Early bird registration ends May 11, 2022.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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SAVE THE DATE
Today with Macrae:
Health Center
Program Updates
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Join Jim to hear about BPHC REACH, funding, progress reporting and more.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
2:00 PM ET
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If you prefer to join by phone:
833-568-8864
When prompted, enter meeting ID:
160 614 5887
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Register Today: Enhancing Health Center Data Interoperability with FHIR® |
Join the Bureau of Primary Health Care’s Office of Quality Improvement for a webinar on Health Level 7 International (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) standards and FHIR®-based Application Program Interfaces (APIs). Andrew Hamilton, RN, BSN, MS, Chief Informatics Officer of AllianceChicago, a HRSA-supported Health Center Controlled Network, will present a case study on leveraging FHIR® for COVID-19 electronic case reporting. His presentation will illustrate how health centers used FHIR® standards to respond to public health emergencies as well as other common FHIR® use cases and the factors needed for health centers to implement FHIR® standards successfully. BPHC staff will also outline the Uniform Data System (UDS) Modernization Initiative goals, including the implications of aligning with new HL7® FHIR® standards and BPHC’s current and future plans to enable UDS Patient Level Submission (UDS+) reporting via HL7® FHIR® technology.
This webinar is open to BPHC staff, health center leadership and EHR staff, and other health center stakeholders, such as PCAs, HCCNs, and NTTAPs.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
1:00 PM ET
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Leading with Optimism in Challenging Times |
This 90-minute webinar will feature Shawn Achor, a leading expert on the connection between happiness and success, and Joey Marie Horton, CEO of North Country Family Health Center.
Shawn will share his research on what positive psychology is and provide practical applications and strategies for reaping the Happiness Advantage during change and challenge, while Ms. Horton will share the implementation story and impact of the Happiness Advantage curriculum at her health center in 2021, a replicable model for success.
Following this webinar, NACHC will offer The Happiness Advantage, a series of workshops and a train the trainer event on the same topic.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
1:00 PM ET
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Specialty Care Access in Health Centers: What is the Potential of eConsults? |
This webinar is hosted by the Health Information Technology, Evaluation, and Quality Center, a HRSA-funded NTTAP.
Access to care is the essential work of health centers, and one pain point is how to ensure specialty access for health center patients.
Join this webinar to learn about innovation in specialty care access using technology and e-Consults. Electronic consultations (“e-consults”) are asynchronous, consultative, provider-to-provider communications within a shared electronic health record (EHR) or web-based platform. E-consults are intended to improve access to specialty expertise for patients and providers without the need for a face-to-face visit.
The Maven Project will talk about the particular challenges in specialty care access in health centers and how e-consults can both improve access and support clinicians, including to help to reduce stress and burnout. The Maven Project supports front-line providers in delivering comprehensive care to patients at health centers and community clinics nationwide.
Friday, March 4, 2022
2:00 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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