New Catalogue of Federal Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Activities
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has unveiled a Catalogue of Federal PCMH Activities on its patient-centered medical home (PCMH) Web site. The catalogue summarizes the PCMH-related work and collaborations of departments and agencies participating in a federal PCMH collaborative. In addition to the catalogue, the Web site contains the AHRQ definition of the PCMH, white papers on care coordination and the medical neighborhood, decision makers’ briefs on health IT and patient engagement, and a searchable database of articles relating to the PCMH.
New Hospital Pediatrics Journal from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP now offers the only medical journal dedicated to hospital pediatrics. Each semi-annual issue of Hospital Pediatrics delivers relevant content related to evidence-based medicine, illustrative cases, neonatology, critical care, palliative care, infectious diseases, ethics, quality and safety, and community hospital medicine. To subscribe, call 866/843-2271 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or click here. Subscriptions begin January 2012.
Video—It’s Natural (to Want to Know About Your Baby’s Hearing)
The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) works to ensure that all infants and toddlers with hearing loss are identified as early as possible and provided with timely and appropriate audiological, educational, and medical intervention. NCHAM has developed the new It's Natural video for parents of newborns to learn about their child’s hearing screening.
New AAP Children's Oral Health Web Site
The AAP has launched the Children's Oral Health Web site which includes an oral health practice tools page, state oral health information, the recently revised Protecting All Children's Teeth Online Training and more. Visit the site often for new resources such as the just-released Oral Health Risk Assessment Tool. For more information, e-mail oralhealth@aap.org.
New Reports from the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Expert Panel
The IPEC Expert Panel has released two reports recommending new competencies for interprofessional education in the health professions. The IPEC is comprised of six associations—the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the American Dental Education Association, and the Association of Schools of Public Health.
Pediatric Care Online (PCO)—An Approved Source for Internet Point of Care CME
The AAP PCO recently became an approved source available through the PediaLink Internet Point of Care Search Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity. The Earn CME link on every PCO content page brings you to the AAP PediaLink Internet Point of Care Search CME activity. For more information, visit the Pediatric Care Online Web site. To be notified of future PCO enhancements, sign up for free e-alerts.
AAP Community Pediatrics Monthly Funding Alert
The AAP Community Pediatrics Monthly Funding Alert provides information on funding opportunities from the AAP and other organizations, as well as links to key programs and agencies.
For a more detailed listing of funding opportunities, click here.
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Paving the Way to Adult Health Care—New Clinical Report on Health Care Transition
August 10—2 to 3pm (Eastern)
This webinar, hosted by Got Transition (the new National Health Care Transition Center) and co-sponsored by the AAP, will discuss the new clinical report—Supporting Health Care Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home. The clinical report was jointly authored by the AAP, AAFP, and ACP and provides practical guidance on how to plan and execute better health care transitions for all patients. During the webinar, one of the lead authors, Dr Carl Cooley, will walk attendees through the clinical report including the accompanying algorithm. During the webinar, the guidance provided in the clinical report will also be linked to the three Got Transition learning collaboratives involving pediatric and adult health care settings in Washington, DC, Boston, MA, and Denver, CO; a brief overview of the quality improvement initiatives in these states also will be highlighted in the webinar. To register, click here.
AAP Pediatric Coding Webinars
(Available for a fee at registration)
The AAP Coding Webinar series feature pediatric-specific strategies from today’s leading coding experts. These sessions will provide answers to some complex coding and billing challenges. Click on the event below for more information or to register.
Newborn Screening: Improving Outcomes Webcast
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Grand Rounds
August 18—1 to 2pm (Central)
Presented by the CDC, the Public Health Grand Rounds is a monthly webcast created to foster discussion on major public health issues. Each session focuses on key challenges related to a specific health topic, and explores cutting-edge scientific evidence and potential impact of different interventions. This session will focus on topics such as: current practices and expansion of newborn screening (NBS), family experiences with disorders and screening, laboratory matters in NBS, health impact and return on investment, and closing gaps and improving outcomes after NBS through national partnerships. This broadcast will feature presentations by R Rodney Howell, MD, Sharon Terry, MA, Carla D Cuthbert, PhD, Scott D Grosse, PhD, and V Fan Tait, MD, FAAP, Associate Executive Director of the AAP. For additional information, click here. To view the live broadcast if it is already in session, click here.
11th Annual Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Conference
March 5-6, 2012—St Louis, MO
Abstract Submission Deadline: September 14 at Midnight (Eastern Standard Time)
Abstract submission for the 2012 Annual National EHDI Conference is now open! The National EHDI Conference has provides key stakeholders who aim to improve early hearing screening, diagnosis, and intervention systems for infants/young children and their families with an opportunity to identify areas of concern, promote collaboration, and share best practices. To view guidelines for abstract submission, click here.
2011 AAP National Conference & Exhibition
October 15-18—Boston, MA
The AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) is the most comprehensive pediatric meeting in the world and represents the full spectrum of pediatric medical professionals and decision-makers, including pediatricians in general practice and subspecialties, young physicians, pediatric residents, and allied health professionals. Participation at this meeting offers opportunities to be present among other leaders in the health care industry.
- AAP Pediatric Office of the Future Exhibit
Visit the AAP Pediatric Office of the Future at the 2011 AAP NCE for a first glimpse at some of the newest technology to enhance pediatric medical care. An AAP Council on Clinical Information Technology (COCIT) task force is putting a new spin on the exhibit by tying National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) requirements for the patient-centered medical home into four core areas of relevant functionality (ARRA/HITECH/Meaningful Use; Patient Engagement; Practice Management and Design; and Connectivity/HIE). This year’s exhibit will also highlight National Center for Medical Home Implementation tools, resources, and information.
Care Coordination Summit—Advancing the Delivery of Care
October 21—Washington, DC
The Care Coordination Summit, presented by Dorland Health, is designed for those professionals responsible for coordinating care across the continuum. Dorland Health, an Access Intelligence, LLC Company, is a leading integrated media publisher in the healthcare business information industry. The Summit aims to deliver solutions to the complex issues in today’s care delivery system and will focus on the insights, trends, and analysis from industry leaders that care coordinators need to keep pace with our changing healthcare environment.
23rd Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care
December 4-7—Orlando, FL
Storyboard Proposal Deadline: September 30
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is now accepting storyboard proposals for its Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care . For additional information, to view the storyboard handbook, or to access the storyboard application, click here.
For a full listing of Upcoming Conferences and Events, click here
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URAC Releases Patient Centered Health Care Home Practice Achievement Program
URAC has released their Patient Centered Health Care Home (PCHCH) Practice Achievement program, an extension of the overall URAC PCHCH programs, which provides recognition for practices that meet the essential elements of a patient centered health care home. The URAC PCHCH Practice Achievement Standards address practice access, coordination, quality, and patient centeredness. Practices may be evaluated for one of two levels of recognition by a URAC reviewer or an organization with URAC PCHCH Auditor Certification.
Text4Baby State Enrollment Contest
Text4Baby—a free text messaging service to promote maternal and child health by providing pregnant women and new moms with weekly messages on pregnancy and baby care—has launched the State Enrollment Contest to encourage moms to engage with the program. The top 3 states to enroll the most users in text4baby before the end of October 2011 will win a sponsored luncheon and press conference for partners in their state. For ideas on how to promote the text4baby program, click here. E-mail AAP staff at rjarrett@aap.org to let the AAP know how you have/plan to promote text4baby in your practice or community.
New Brief on CYSHCN and Medicaid
The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) has released a new brief titled Medicaid and its Role for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): A Family Perspective. In the brief, researchers review the current data on CYSHCN and Medicaid, summarize the routes to Medicaid coverage for CYSHCN, and outline state-level policy options that would increase CYSHCN accessibility to Medicaid. Throughout the paper, family stories convey the reality of what CYSHCN and their families experience and how vital Medicaid is to their survival.
Interactive Tool to Analyze Health Care Data
The AHRQ NHQRDRnet online query system features data from the 2010 National Healthcare Quality Report and the National Healthcare Disparities Report. This tool allows you to find quality-of-care data on clinical conditions ranging from asthma and diabetes to heart disease and cancer at the state and national level. Data can be reviewed by specific age groups as well as by race, ethnicity, income, and education.
Survey Regarding Emergency Experiences of Users of Personal Assistant Services
The Center on Disability the Public Health Institute along with the Center for Personal Assistance Services at UC San Francisco is conducting a research study to determine promising practices in preparing for emergencies among individuals with disabilities who use personal assistance services (PAS). This survey is for individuals that utilize PAS and have experienced disasters or emergencies. The survey should take approximately ten to fifteen minutes to complete. Respondents will be entered into a drawing to win one of five $50 gift cards.
For additional information on National Initiatives, click here
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Call for Abstracts—Quality Improvement Initiatives: Models, Methods, Measures, and Outcomes
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved (JHCPU)
Deadline: September 1
HRSA and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health (NIMHD/NIH), in collaboration with the JHCPU, have partnered to publish a special theme issue—Evidence for Informing the Next Generation of Quality Improvement Initiatives: Models, Methods, Measures and Outcomes—that addresses quality improvement initiatives related to clinical care outcomes, health systems delivery, organizational efficiencies, financing models, reducing medical errors, improving patient safety, and communications. For more information on the submission/review process and timeline, click here.
Texting to Prevent Birth Defects
Not all birth defects can be prevented; however, a woman can increase her chances of having a healthy baby by taking some easy steps. To help women remember those steps, the Prevention Research Team at the CDC National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) has developed a health campaign using mobile text messages. More information is available on the CDC home page.
New Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Quality Improvement Web Site
The HRSA Office of Health IT and Quality and Office of Communications has redesigned its Quality Improvement (QI) Web site. The new Web site aggregates QI resources, as well as QI information from HRSA federal and non-federal partners, including patient safety tools, quality indicators, and a health measure inventory.
New Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Web Site
The IHI has unveiled its redesigned Web site. Some of the offerings on the site include: the Knowledge Center—which is the content "library" featuring tools, change ideas, measures, improvement stories, and other resources to support your improvement efforts; the Explore by Interest section provides a more in-depth look at key topic areas by gathering content from across the site; and the IHI Offerings section which hosts information on training and skill-building learning opportunities. For a full overview of the Web site features, visit the Get the Most Out of IHI.org.
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Tell Us What You Think! e-News Subscriber Survey
The NCMHI wants feedback on our Medical Homes @ Work e-Newsletter. Please complete a short survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MedicalHomesAtWork to help us to better understand and meet your needs. We truly value your time and feedback!
Medical Home Implementation Webinar Series Recordings Now Available!
The AAP and the NCMHI hosted a FREE four part continuing medical education (CME) webinar series this year that provided child health professionals with practical strategies for implementing medical home in practice. These webinars were led by recognized experts with the goal of educating participants about the value of the family‐centered primary care medical home for all children and youth, especially in the daily delivery of preventive, acute, and chronic care. Archived recordings of the webinar and slide sets from the events are available on the NCMHI Web site.
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