MX Brief - Healthcare News | July 12, 2012

Free Solution of the Month: Integrating Chronic Care and Business Strategies in the Safety Net...

July 12, 2012 Issue
 

Free Solution of the Month

Integrating Chronic Care and Business Strategies in the Safety Net: A Toolkit for Primary Care Practices and Clinics

America’s safety net providers have led the way in improving the care for the chronically ill - one of the most pressing health needs of our time. To help more safety net organizations implement the Chronic Care Model effectively and sustainably, AHRQ contracted with Group Health's MacColl Institute, RAND Health, and the California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI) to develop this toolkit.



The toolkit offers safety net providers a step-by-step practical approach on how to redesign their systems of care along the lines of the Chronic Care Model while attending to their financial realities.


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Industry Pulse

The Affordable Care Act: Analyzing the Decision and Its Aftermath

The Supreme Court of the United States landmark decision on the Affordable Care Act creates one of the most significant points in the modern healthcare timeline that stakeholders must now chart their future strategic course from.



The majority ruling upholds the Act, but allows for states to opt out of Medicaid expansion without losing base levels of Medicaid funding. Furthermore, if there was any doubt, Medicare and Medicaid's push to drive healthcare efficiency will continue, and health care providers will need to continue to...more

 
   
 

MX & The California HealthCare Foundation Team Up

MX is collaborating with the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) to find best practices or “better ideas” to improve the care of patients with chronic illnesses.



Are you an Innovator?

Do you have a program or model, currently in use, treating two or more complex chronic conditions? Or, if you know of a good model or innovator, please let us know and you could get rewarded.

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Did you know that the Solutions and products on MX.com come with a 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee? We want to make sure you are as pleased with our Solutions and products as we are. To give you peace of mind and in the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may request a full refund―within 30 days of the date you pay for the product. Just look for the Guarantee seal found on most of our products and start innovating!

 
 

Brief Poll


Last Days!

Have a cup of coffee on us!
We’re giving away $25 worth of Starbucks gift cards to five lucky quick poll respondents. Winning couldn't be easier. Answer the question and you can win!



Does your organization have a program, or a medical practice, that specifically focuses on chronically ill patients with complex conditions (more than one chronic illness)?

a) Yes, we have one

b) Yes, we have more than one

c) No, we do not have one

d) Not yet, but we are planning on starting one



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Featured App of the Month


Free Solution of the MonthMicromedex Drug Information

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Upcoming Webinar


RRC Site Visit Preparation Webinar

Join us for a complimentary webinar as we discuss Duke University Hospital's effective RRC Site Visit Preparation methods.

Webinar Details:

Topic: RRC Site Visit Preparation

Date: Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Time: 3pm EST

Cost: FREE

Presenter: Kathy Andolsek MD, MPH; Alisa Nagler JD, MA, EdD; Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Hospital

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