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Subject: DC Health Link chooses 35 DC-based groups to help people enroll in health coverage
DC Health Link chooses 35 DC-based groups to help people enroll in health coverage
Thursday, August 15, 2013CONTENTS
1. DC Health Link chooses 35 DC-based groups to help people enroll in health coverage
2. How much of a subsidy will you get in Obamacare? Here's an estimate
3. Dwindling paramedics, higher response times endanger emergency medical care in DC
4. Kidney Disease Persists in Black Community
5. Talking scales and telemedicine: ACO tools to keep patients out of the hospital
6. Unmet patient needs as the focus of a new regulatory pathway
7. Doctors look for a way off the medical hamster wheel
8. Afraid to get tested? Slow down and think about it
9. Another central Obamacare provision delayed
10. Adults whose moms were obese may die sooner, study saysARTICLE SUMMARIES
1. DC Health Link chooses 35 DC-based groups to help people enroll in health coverage
Press Release, DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority, August 13, 2013
Summary: With a total of $6.4 million in support, 35 DC-based organizations are set to begin training in-person assistors who will be tasked with helping DC residents enroll in health insurance through DC Health Link, the District's new online insurance marketplace.Editor's Note: We are pleased to announce that DCPCA, Community of Hope, La Clinica del Pueblo, Mary's Center, MetroHealth, Inc., Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan DC, Unity Healthcare and Whitman-Walker Health are among the 35 DC-based organizations to receive funding through this grant program.2. How much of a subsidy will you get in Obamacare? Here's an estimate
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News, August 14, 2013
Summary: A recent Kaiser Family Foundation study reports that approximately 48% of adults who purchase health insurance via new online marketplaces will be eligible for federal subsidies to help offset costs, with the average subsidy estimated at $5,548.3. Dwindling paramedics, higher response times endanger emergency medical care in DC
Associated Press, The Washington Post, August 15, 2013
Summary: Citing a shortage of ambulances, insufficient training and poor strategy, assistant to the general president of the International Association of Firefighters Lori Moore-Merrell has called DC's EMS system "one of the worst in the country."4. Kidney disease persists in black community
By Stacy M. Brown, The Washington Informer, August 14, 2013
Summary: According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney disease is the ninth leading causing of death in the U.S., with minorities and the elderly at greater risk for developing the disease. Even more worrisome is that of the approximately 26 million Americans living with kidney disease, the majority are not aware that they have it.5. Talking scales and telemedicine: ACO tools to keep patients out of the hospital
By Elizabeth Stawicki, Kaiser Health News, August 15, 2013
Summary: Working to reduce health care costs and improve health outcomes, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) across the country are maximizing health information technology to coordinate patient care.6. Unmet patient needs as the focus of a new regulatory pathway
By Gregory W. Daniel, Brookings, August 13, 2013Summary: Hoping to find new ways to treat high-risk patients, some health researchers are making a case for more "off-label" use of prescription drugs.7. Doctors look for a way off the medical hamster wheel
By John Henning Schumann, NPR, August 14, 2013Summary: From hiring health coaches to making virtual appointments, primary care doctors around the country are finding new and innovative ways to improve patient care, while at the same time improving their own job satisfaction.8. Afraid to get tested? Slow down and think about it
By Jan Hoffman, The New York Times, August 13, 2013Summary: Suffering from what psychologists call "health information avoidance", many patients let fear of outcomes prevent them from getting critical screenings tests, including those for HIV, colonoscopies, mammograms and more. Hoping to curb this trend, researchers are encouraging health care providers to help patients think more thoroughly about the pros and cons of testing, while reducing snap decisions may be the best method for reducing anxiety.9. Another central Obamacare provision delayed
By Brian Hughes, The Washington Examiner, August 13, 2013Summary: While some components of the Affordable Care Act are progressing as expected, others are falling behind. Most recently, regulations that would cap out-of-pocket expenses incurred by customers has been pushed back to 2015.10. Adults whose moms were obese may die sooner, study says
By Kim Painter, USA Today, August 13, 2013
Summary: According to a new study, children born to obese mothers are 35% more likely to die prematurely and 29% more likely to be hospitalized for heart and cardiovascular diseases.Register for DCPCA's Policy Forum - From Visits to Value: Serving Patients in the New Marketplace
DCPCA's Policy Forum - From Visits to Value: Serving Patients in the New Marketplace will be held at the Kellogg Conference Center - Gallaudet University, October 9, 2013 from 8:30AM -2:30PM. This forum is DCPCA's 16th annual meeting and symbolizes our long-term commitment to realizing an integrated health care system with guaranteed access to primary care and health equity. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides for big changes in the delivery of health care. Community Health Centers will play a critical role in the post-ACA world. Come and engage in interactive discussions that focus on moving from access to cost and quality. DCPCA will also showcase successful initiatives and efforts to improve health outcomes for all District residents. REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities are still available for DCPCA's Policy Forum, From Visits to Value: Serving Patients in the New Marketplace. Please consider having your organization be a part of an important forum and engage with community health centers, primary care providers, government agencies, community stakeholders, and businesses. Become an exhibitor or sponsor for this year's forum, today!EVENTS
Learn and Burn Camps
Every Wednesday in August from 6PM-7PM
Fort Dupont Activity Center
Get moving this summer with Fort Dupont's new free Learn and Burn Camps - part of the National Park Service Wellness Wednesday program. Each session will feature a 15 minute discussion, followed by 45 minutes of physical activity.GW Cancer Institute's Executive Training on Navigation and Survivorship: Finding your Patient Focus
September 26 & 27, 2013
St. Gregory Hotel & Suites
2033 M St NW Washington, DC 20036
The Executive Training on Navigation and Survivorship: Finding Your Patient Focus is a two-day comprehensive hands-on training program that equips health care professionals with the tools needed to launch and sustain navigation and survivorship programs, two cornerstones of patient-centered care. Participants learn strategic planning techniques for developing, implementing, evaluating and sustaining patient navigation and survivorship programs.Like DCPCA on Facebook!
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Carl Vogel Health has officially changed its name to MetroHealth Inc. Check out http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=b1RPUU9dGX1rKebTLhPLhZRsaPvZDsMe for more information on the health center, learn about service offerings and more.Provider Enrollment Application for Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
The DC Department of Health Care Finance has released the paperwork necessary for providers who are eligible and would like to receive a payment from the District for the Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program. Click here for more information on the District's incentive program.The George Washington University Cancer Institute E-Learning Series
The George Washington University Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is launching a free online continuing education program to educate primary care providers. The program focuses on improving the quality of life of cancer survivors as they transition from cancer treatment to recovery and beyond. Continuing education credits are available for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses.Office Space Available
Premiere K Street location offers 4,750 square feet to rent at below market rate. Click here to learn more.JOBS
DCPCA Job OpportunitiesDCPCA is currently searching for a new Director of Development and Communications who will build awareness of DCPCA's mission and strategic objectives and capitalize on DCPCA's strong position in the charitable and public sector marketplace. The Director of Development and Communications will have marketing, fundraising, stewardship, and organizational skills that will benefit a non-profit organization with high visibility and impact in the health care community. Learn More.The Network Support Manager is a critical on-call technician responsible for efficient and timely hands-on troubleshooting, remediation, coordination, escalation, tracking, and management of Level 2 and 3 functions for DCPCA's Health Information Technology (HIT) systems and internal office support systems, with a specific focus on network and server administration. The systems managed by DCPCA include eight (8) instances of the eCW electronic health record, which are hosted in an enterprise level data center. The Network Support Manager will be part of a helpdesk team that supports tier 1 through tier 3 issues and serves as an escalation liaison between DCPCA, participating clinics and our HIT software vendors. The main goal of this position will be to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of HIT support to client users who provide health care services and are working to achieve the meaningful use of EHR technologies. Learn More.Community Health Center Job PostingsCommunity Health Educator(Bilingual), La Clinica del Pueblo. (August 2013)Chief Development Officer(Bilingual), La Clinica del Pueblo. (August 2013)Nusing Director, Community of Hope. (July 2013)Project Officer (Bilingual), La Clinica del Pueblo. (July 2013)Social Services Manager , La Clinica del Pueblo. (June 2013)Project Officer (Bilingual) Temporary , La Clinica del Pueblo. (June 2013)Other Job PostingsBilingual Call Center Representative ,Amerihealth District of Columbia (July 2013)Director of Programs, Institute for Public Health Innovation (June 2013)AmeriCorps VISTA Business Development Specialist , DC Mayor's Office on African Affairs (June 2013)Health Licensing Specialist, DC Department of Health (June 2013)Medical Assistant Program Coordinator/Instructor , Briya Public Charter School and Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care (May 2013)RESOURCES
Health Insurance Marketplace ResourcesIn preparation for the launch of Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplaces this fall, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have developed the following resources to assist with education and outreach efforts. Resources are availabe in English and Spanish, as well as other languages.D.C. Free Summer Meals ProgramHunger doesn't take a vacation when school lets out. The D.C. Free Summer Meals Program fills the nutrition gap for the low-income children who depend on free and reduced-price school lunch and breakfast during the school year by providing nutritious meals and snacks to children and teens (ages 18 and under) during June, July, and August. The program is administered locally by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). This summer, D.C. Free Summer Meals will be served at 43 D.C. Public Schools, 49 D.C. Public Charter Schools, 43 D.C. Park and Recreation centers, and at more than 200 community and faith based sites throughout the city. Together we can ensure District youth have access to the nutritious meals they need to learn and thrive. Help connect children and teens to summer meals by: (1) Visiting http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=FPIjowe9R0H8eKVKkSy7hVkB4qzmajmE for a complete list of summer meal sites, locations, and times; (2) Texting the D.C. Free Summer Meals text line to locate the nearest summer meal site: 202.656.5EAT (328); (3) Calling 311 to locate the nearest summer meal site; (4) Advertising the D.C. Free Summer Meals program at your organization. You can access summer meal flyers in English, Spanish, and Amharic, paystub stuffers, and badges for websites, emails and blogs using the new Free Summer Meals Program Tool Kit; (5) Contacting D.C. Hunger Solutions for more information on efforts to reduce hunger in the District at info@dchunger.org.DCPCA ProgrameHealthDC
eHealthDC, the DC Regional Extension Center (REC) for Health Information Technology, is supporting over 1,000 providers working towards the meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs). Currently, over 900 eHealthDC registered providers are live on EHR technology, with 746 at Stage 1 Meaningful Use. Click here for more information about the eHealthDC program.DC Government ResourcesFunding Alert
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