Evidence-Based Guidelines in the Medical Home

Learn how Greenhouse Internists overcame the challenges of applying evidence-based guidelines to its patient panel during "Adopting and Implementing Evidence-Based Guidelines in the Medical Home," a new session in the HIN Medical Home Open House Series.

September 2, 2009

MANASQUAN, NJ, USA — The use of evidence-based guidelines is not only tied to improved patient outcomes and higher NCQA medical home recognition but may also lead to increased practice revenue. However, physician groups report that the adoption and application of these guidelines is one of the most difficult aspects of building an advanced medical home. Greenhouse Internists will describe how they overcame the challenges of following evidence-based guidelines for each patient during "Adopting and Implementing Evidence-Based Guidelines in the Medical Home," a 45-minute webinar on October 6, 2009 at 1:30 Eastern.

Learn more about implementing evidence-based guidelines in the medical home.

This new session continues the ongoing Medical Home Open House series, which presents key topics in PCMH implementation — from staffing and funding models, care transition management, practice transformation, behavioral health integration,contract negotiations and much more. Visitors can customize their tour to their organization's needs, choosing one or more sessions in the series.

NEWS FACTS:

Scheduled Speaker: Dr. Richard J. Baron, president and CEO of Greenhouse Internists
Conference Focus: Greenhouse Internists' experience to date with the application of evidence-based guidelines to patients — from working with physicians on documentation, staff training and work flow redesign to using the data to improve practice performance.
Other upcoming Medical Home Open House sessions: Successful Staffing Models for Medical Home ROI on 9/9/09 at 1:30 Eastern; and Medical Home Reimbursement: Exploring Bundled Payment Options, 9/16/09 at 1:30 Eastern.
Webinar Formats: 45-minute live webinar on October 6, 2009, including Q&A; “On-Demand” rebroadcast available October 8, 2009; 45-minute training DVD or CD-ROM with printed transcript available October 27, 2009. Discounts available for two or more sessions in the Medical Home Open House series. Participants may add a DVD or CD to their live session registration to share with colleagues. Learn more about implementing evidence-based guidelines in the medical home.
Available in the Medical Home Open House Archived Learning Center: Under One Roof: Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Healthcare in the Medical Home; Medical Home Contracting: Building a Solid Framework; Meet the Medical Home Neighbor: Accountable Care Organizations; Patient Engagement and Education in the Medical Home: Perspectives from Several Pilots; Constructing Care Transitions to Reduce Hospital Admissions. Training DVD, CD-ROM on on-demand web access. Learn more about the Medical Home Open House Archived Learning Center.

QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELANIE MATTHEWS, HIN EXECUTIVE VP AND COO:

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"To achieve medical home safety and quality — one of seven key principles of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) — the AAFP, AAP, ACP and the AOA endorse the use of evidence-based medicine and clinical decision-support tools to guide decision-making. Payors also appear willing to pay for the improved outcomes and lowered costs that can result from prudent application of these guidelines. This session will offer practical tips in the application of evidence-based guidelines in everyday practice and describe the benefits to providers and patients."

Please contact Patricia Donovan to arrange an interview or to obtain additional quotes.

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