Integrated Care DC Launches a New Learning Collaborative for Medicaid Providers
We invite you to join our year-long learning collaborative where you will learn about Medicaid value-based payment (VBP) arrangements in the District of Columbia, how these VBP programs apply to your practice, and how to work toward improving care and outcomes tied to payment.
After engaging in an initial session to better understand VBP, participants will complete an assessment to facilitate enrollment into one of three content-specific tracks to deep-dive into improving a VBP metric:
- Track 1: Pediatric Care
- Track 2: Care of Acute and Chronic Conditions
- Track 3: Maternity Care
Target Audience:
This learning collaborative is ideal for Medicaid providers interested but not participating in VBP with a Medicaid managed care plan (MCP) and those Medicaid providers already participating in VBP with an MCP.
To learn more, please join one of the initial sessions:
If interested, but unable to attend the June 11 or June 20 session, please provide your contact information and specify your interest in the Value-Based Care Learning Collaborative. We will follow up with you on additional opportunities to participate in the initial session.
For questions, you can also email us at support@integratedcaredc.com or visit our Value-Based Care Learning Collaborative webpage for periodic updates.
Men’s Health Month: A Focus on Wellness in the District of Columbia
June is Men’s Health Month, a vital time to highlight men’s health challenges and to promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being, including early disease detection and treatment. Men often overlook regular health checkups and are less likely to seek medical advice early, leading to higher rates of severe health issues.
In the District of Columbia, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men ages 15 years and over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, followed by cancer and accidents or unintentional injuries, which include drug overdoses from the opioid epidemic.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Wednesday, June 5 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
CRISP DC: DC Provider Directory Use Cases for Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care/Care Management
Speakers: Priya Byati, Program Coordinator at CRISP DC; Christal Forte, Project Intern at CRISP DC; and Victor Chatain, Client Account Management Senior Director at careMESH
HAPPENING SOON: Tuesday, June 11 | 10:00 – 11:00 am
Value-Based Care Learning Collaborative: Improve Quality, Outcomes, and Value in Health Care
Speakers: Jodi M. Pekkala, MPH, Principal, Health Management Associates; Elizabeth Wolff, MD, MPH, Principal, Health Management Associates; Melita Ellis King, MD, MA, Principal, Health Management Associates; and Kelli Stannard, RN, Associate Principal, Health Management Associates
REGISTER NOW: Thursday, June 20 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Value-Based Care Learning Collaborative: Improve Quality, Outcomes, and Value in Health Care
Speakers: Jodi M. Pekkala, MPH, Principal, Health Management Associates; Elizabeth Wolff, MD, MPH, Principal, Health Management Associates; Melita Ellis King, MD, MA, Principal, Health Management Associates; and Kelli Stannard, RN, Associate Principal, Health Management Associates
If you missed any of our live webinars, you can still catch up by watching recordings on-demand in the Learning Library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Opioid Abatement Strategic Impact. Grant Submission Deadline June 12, 2024
The DC Department of Behavioral Health’s Office of Opioid Abatement has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for organizations in the District of Columbia to conduct opioid abatement activities based on the fourteen recommended areas of focus made by the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. “Opioid Abatement” refers to programs and activities that end or lessen the impact of the opioid epidemic. This grant will provide more tools to address the opioid epidemic. For more details, please visit the Office of Opioid Abatement website.
You can help inform Medicaid beneficiaries about renewing their Medicaid coverage and exploring other available health insurance options (if they no longer qualify for Medicaid, Alliance, or the Immigrant Children’s Program). Find training videos, meeting recordings, and a wealth of information on the renewal process on the DC Medicaid Renewal webpage. DHCF’s Stakeholder Communications Toolkit also has instructions for using the District’s online benefits portal, District Direct. You can help individuals create an account, update their information, and access call centers where interpreters and in-language staff are on hand to assist. All Medicaid beneficiaries should renew their health coverage by or before June 30, 2024.
Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings
DHCF and DBH host regular stakeholder meetings to share information, solicit feedback, and offer training opportunities.
The DC Medical Care Advisory Committee meeting dates are:
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The HIE Policy Board meeting dates for 2024 are:
- Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Thursday, October 17, 2024
Is Your Practice Ready?
Integrating whole-person care has improved patient outcomes and increased beneficiary and provider satisfaction. Integrated Care DC will help ensure you have the infrastructure, knowledge, and tools to deliver high-value patient care.
Join Integrated Care DC now:
- Request practice coaching for tailored, site-specific support to achieve your integrated care goals.
- Visit our Learning Library to access on-demand videos, podcasts, tools, success stories, and more.
- Subscribe to our newsletter for events, resources, and program updates.
- Register for live webinars to learn and share best practices and earn continuing education credits.
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