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Active Project Map

January 27, 2017

This map shows the projects that are still active as of 2/1/2017. As with the project map, click on the circles on the map below to view a description, start, and end date for the surveyed organization's active projects. Click the 'x' in the upper right corner or anywhere else on the map to close the resulting information window. You can use the '+' and '-' in the upper corner of the map to zoom in and out as needed. Click and hold the map to move it around within its window.  

Beyond Developmental Screening: Children Identified At-Risk

Webinar  - 
Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 8:00am to 9:00am

The webinar is useful for patient-centered primary care homes, staff with CCO’s who are focused on the developmental screening metric, and Early Learning Hub staff focused on enhanced collaboration with primary care practices who are conducting developmental screening to ensure follow-up.

Medicare Payment for Behavioral Health Integration External Link

Articles & Reports - January 19, 2017
The New England Journal of Medicine -

While integrating behavioral health care with primary care is now widely considered an effective strategy for improving outcomes for the many millions of Americans with mental or behavioral health conditions, uptake of behavioral health integration has remained limited, largely because it has not been paid for separately. On January 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will begin paying clinicians separately for the BHI services they provide to Medicare beneficiaries.

Motivational Interviewing & Cardiac Health: Practical Applications

Webinar  - 
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 11:30am to 12:30pm

During this webinar attendees will learn about the practical applications of this form of communication, hear from providers who have successfully integrated motivational interviewing into their daily patient interactions, and examine possible barriers to implementation and practical ways of overcoming them.

CMS Recognizes Oregon PCPCH Program as Part of "Improvement Activity" Required in the MIPS Program

Blog - January 7, 2017
David Smith, MBA

If you are a Medicare provider, you may be aware of the new MACRA program, as it was called when legislated, and now known as the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The QPP repeals the Sustainable Growth Rate formula and in its place establishes two tracks for providers to choose from: the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) or the Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs).

Clinician Academy Works on Valuable Projects

Announcements - January 3, 2017

The Institute is proud to announce the first round of the Clinician Academy. The Clinician Academy is a networking and training program for clinicians interested in advancing their role as a community advocate and leader.

Oregon Primary Care Association's Data Transparency Project: Data and Quality Improvement Webinar Recordings External Link

Tools & Guides - December 30, 2016
Oregon Primary Care Association -

As part of the Data Transparency Project, OPCA hosts quarterly calls focused on improving the metrics selected as a focus for the group. The topic of focus for each month rotate quarterly: Quarterly Data Review, Quarterly Learning and Sharing Session, and Quarterly Measurement and Improvement Call. View the recorded calls and slides and get more information here. 

Safety and Quality in Healthcare

Blog - December 29, 2016
Susan B Stillwell DNP, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF

Eliminating preventable patient harm continues to be the siren song in the health care industry.  Finding ways to reduce harm across the industry has been met with varying degrees of success. To achieve robust improvement in preventable harm, Marshall, Pronovost and Dixon-Woods (2013) describe the need for an integrative improvement science program of learning. Beginning the Fall 2017, the University of Portland Graduate School is offering such a program of study.

Building Resiliency Through Positive Psychology

Blog - December 22, 2016
Nicole O'Kane, PharmD

Burnout among health care providers has a significant negative impact on care – on compassion, performance and patient centeredness. It can also be a significant barrier to improvement and innovation in a challenging work environment. The new science of positive psychology offers insight into new methods to improve resiliency, along with techniques to address burnout issues in the work place.

Tobacco Cessation Counseling Strategies: Resources for CCOs and Health Care Providers External Link

Tools & Guides - December 22, 2016
Oregon Health Authority Transformation Center -

Based on a review of currently available resources, this document includes leading resources for health care systems, coordinated care organizations (CCOs), health care providers and clinic staff to develop their approach to tobacco cessation efforts. It includes links to the best of evidence-based training documents, online trainings, toolkits, webinars and other resources, along with descriptions of how each resource can be used.

Tobacco Cessation Counseling Resources for Clinics and Providers

Blog - December 22, 2016
Anona Gund, MPH

In 2017, Oregon’s coordinated care organizations (CCOs) will be accountable for reducing cigarette smoking prevalence among their members. To support CCOs, clinics, and providers working on this incentive measure, the Oregon Health Authority Transformation Center recently released a list of the best evidence-based resources for tobacco cessation counseling.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Team-Based Care PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 16, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

The PCPCH model shifts patient care to a team-based approach with the patient as the most critical member of their own health care team. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Recruitment and Retention PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

The PCPCH model emphasizes different skill sets and may require your staff to work quite differently than how they were trained. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Quality Improvement PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Primary care homes work continuously to measure and improve the quality of care they provide to their patient population. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Patient and Family Engagement PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Engaging patients at the visit, clinic and organizational levels is an essential, but often difficult, task of primary care homes. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Leadership PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

A new model of care brings the need for new leadership skills. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Culture and Change Management PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Implementation of PCPCH has resulted in a significant shift in clinic culture regarding improvement practices and change management. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Comprehensive Care PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Comprehensive care involves using evidence-based guidelines to provide prevention and screening, chronic disease management, self-management support and more. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Collecting and Using Data PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Developing systems for collecting and using data is essential for quality improvement. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Behavioral Health Integration PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Taking care of a person’s health includes addressing mental and emotional health alongside physical health. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a Portland State University research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition. 

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Care Coordination PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Coordinating patient care across  providers and systems is complicated, but can reduce waste and improve patient experience. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a PSU research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition. 

PCPCH Tip Sheets: Access PDF Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2016
Portland State University College of Urban & Public Affairs: Hatfield School of Government, Department of Public Administration -

Access to primary care helps people stay healthy and reduces unnecessary hospitalizations. PCPCH tip sheets were developed from the reported experiences of recognized PCPCH’s, by a Portland State University research team under contract with the Oregon Health Authority, 2016. These recommendations are not part of the official OHA Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide and are not a guarantee of program recognition.