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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - Outreach and Enrollment
Emergency Management News - State News - National News
Funding and Financial Opportunities - Training Opportunities
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Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Read the entire article from AP NEWS here.
The Health Plan, Charleston Area Medical Center, Mon Health announce partnership
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
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2021 Uniform Data System Training |
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The West Virginia Primary Care Association, in conjunction with HRSA/BPHC will be hosting the 2021 UDS Virtual Training event, presented by Natalie Truesdell, JSI, Inc. This two day virtual training will cover the preparation of the 2021 Uniform Data System (UDS Report). This training is targeted toward those who are responsible for gathering and reporting the data elements included in the UDS Report, as well as management, finance, and clinical staff who need to understand the definitions and concepts used, and those who use the data in their program management and quality improvement activities.
The Uniform Data System virtual training will be made up of two live 90-minute training sessions and one 30 minute Q&A session. Participants should plan to attend all sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS report.
The annual training will be conducted virtually, via ZOOM, in a series of 2 trainings as follows:
- Session 1 - Tuesday 11/16/2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Session 2 - Thursday 11/18/2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Q&A - Thursday 11/18/2020 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
Registration must be received by November 15 at Noon.
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Open Enrollment Begins November 1 |
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month:
Time for Your Safety Check
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Here are a few tools and resources to improve CHC Cybersecurity:
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HHS Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency through Mid-January |
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra extended the COVID-19 national public health emergency (PHE) for a seventh 90-day period. Becerra’s Oct. 15 declaration means the PHE will last until Jan. 13, 2022, unless terminated early.
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Facts About COVID-19 Care for the Uninsured |
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) helps uninsured individuals find no-cost COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines. The HRSA Uninsured Program provides claims reimbursement to health care providers generally at Medicare rates for testing, treating, and administering vaccines to uninsured individuals, including undocumented immigrants.
There are at-a-glance fact sheets for providers and for patients in English and Spanish.
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Save the Date for #MATRC2022 |
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Lung Cancer Screening Leadership Forum |
Join colleagues in Ohio and West Virginia for a virtual learning session focusing on Lung Cancer Disease Burden, Prevention and Early Detection, COVID-19 screening challenges and solutions. The American Cancer Society will be hosting this Lung Cancer Forum on November 4, 2021 starting at 9AM ET. CE credits are available.
This program is presented in collaboration by the American Cancer Society, with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Summa Health and supported by the Ohio Partners for Cancer Control and Mountains of Hope.
Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 9:00AM ET
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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
Domestic violence and healthcare are closely linked. The month of October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and according to a survey of contacts with the National Domestic Violence Hotline (see attachment), 53% of respondents reported that an abusive partner has also controlled/and or restricted access to healthcare.
Thank you for your efforts to bring awareness to this public health issue in your communities.
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Accountable Care Models will be Almost Universal for Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries by 2030, CMS Leaders say |
Providers can expect more of a nudge into federal value-based payment (VBP) models but also more support in making the necessary adjustments to succeed in those models, according to a new blueprint published Oct. 20 by CMS and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
The agencies released a white paper detailing the changes to federal VBP programs that are in store during the Biden administration. Many of the key takeaways echo comments made by CMMI Director Elizabeth Fowler during a presentation Sept. 30 at HFMA’s virtual Thought Leadership Retreat.
One goal of the new approach is to ensure every Medicare fee-for-service beneficiary and most Medicaid beneficiaries are in an accountable care relationship by 2030. That objective will involve bolstering the VBP capabilities of providers across the continuum of care, and the effort can be expected to include critical access hospitals and disproportionate share hospitals.
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NACHC Special and Vulnerable Populations COVID-19 Forum
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Join several National Training and Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP) organizations for the next session of the four-part Special and Vulnerable Populations Forum. The next one-hour session convenes Friday, November 19 and will address how COVID-19 has impacted health centers across the country and the special populations they serve. The Forum will identify, share, and promote promising practices, while highlighting and addressing challenges.
Participants of the Forum will also hear from field subject matter experts from the Bureau of Primary Care (BPHC) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). These speakers will be on hand to offer up-to-date information about COVID-19, the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Programs, and to support programs and to address evidence-based strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence as well.
Don’t miss this informative session - register today!
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DOJ Signals Intent to Hold Government Contractors Accountable for Lax Cybersecurity Standards |
It is imperative that companies with government contracts, or those receiving federal grant funding, ensure that they have adequate cybersecurity protocols in place. The announcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the Cyber Fraud Initiative strongly signals its intent to be aggressive in holding government contractors with lax cybersecurity standards and controls accountable. |
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Action Checklist for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations at Health Centers |
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced updated plans for COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 5-11. Once approved, pediatric vaccinations will be administered in accordance with all requirements and recommendations from the FDA, the CDC, and the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Learn more about pediatric COVID-19 vaccination:
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CDC encourages providers to attend one of the sessions of a training hosted by Pfizer Vaccines U.S. Medical Affairs (with their partner BioNTech): Immunization Site Training Sessions for All Providers on the Storage, Handling, & Administration for Current & Potential New Formulations of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine. Note that you must download the list in order for the links to work.
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Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: CDC’s Recommendations for COVID-19 Primary Series in Children 5-11 Years Old - CDC’s Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call - Thursday, November 4 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Join the day of the session
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Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall - HRSA presents an opportunity for you to hear from pediatric health experts and community members about strategies to build confidence among parents and families, increase access to vaccines, and address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Friday, November 5 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET Access details coming soon.
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NHSC Loan Repayment Program Open for Applications: Physician Assistants Now Eligible |
The 2022 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service (S2S) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) application cycle is now open. This year, individuals can apply if they are a physician assistant (PA) student in the final year of school. Additionally, individuals can apply for awards of up to $120,000 if they are a final year student studying to become a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Medical doctor (MD/DO) or Dentist (DDS/DMD). In exchange, an individual must commit to three years of providing primary care services at NHSC-approved sites in high-need underserved areas. The application deadline is Thursday, November 2, 7:30 pm.
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Funding and Financial Opportunities |
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Opportunities to Support COVID-19 Response |
The WV Bureau for Behavioral Health currently has three funding opportunities to support the ongoing COVID-19 response in the state. Community Health Centers are encouraged to apply.
- BPH AFA 2021 Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in West Virginia
- BPH AFA 2021 Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities in Rural Areas of West Virginia
- BPH AFA 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Equity and Prioritizing Populations Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19
Please note the application deadline is November 18, 2021, for each.
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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.
The November Today with Macrae webcast will include a segment with Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., the director of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, who will provide the latest guidance to health centers on COVID-19 vaccines and other updates on vaccine safety and efficacy.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
3:00 PM ET
Access info coming soon
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Prevention as a Community Effort: How Health Centers Can Support Diabetes Prevention Through Their Partnerships |
Patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), especially those experiencing homelessness or housing instability, often receive services from many types of providers that don’t efficiently communicate across sectors.
Eliminating these kinds of gaps will reduce redundancies and improve health outcomes.
It’s critical for diabetes prevention to be approached in this holistic way, considering the many determinants of health related to diabetes.
This free national webinar will explore diabetes prevention with a specific focus on how health centers can partner with community organizations to improve prevention and health promotion efforts in their community. Featured guest speakers will share strategies from a health center and community partner perspective.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
12:00 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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