TransforMED's new collaborative network for practice transformation
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The Ask the Expert zone on Delta-Exchange is developing quite a following. Are you in the Zone?
GROUP SESSION -- Ying Studebaker asked: "Has anyone done group session? How do you bill group session?"
Dr. Len Fromer offered DIGMA titbits, Dr. Dennis Saver cautioned against confusing a 'class' run by a nurse vs a billable group visit that includes interaction with a physician, TransforMED facilitators Shelly Phinney and Jim Arend posted information gleaned from their work with practices, NDP participants Dr. Edward Schwager and Dr. Ramona Seidel chimed in, Illinois AAFP Chapter Exec Vincent Keenan suggested a case study online at the the IAFP website that shows how a practice can do group visits with patients with diabetes, Practice Manager Donna Francis commented on billing codes, and Dr. Greg Stefanek offered a link to an excellent video news story on the myriad benefits of shared medical appointments (SMA) in Massachusetts, featuring group visit pioneer Ed Noffinsger, PhD.
TIME FOR A CHANGE? -- TransforMED's Marly McMillen asked: "What are some of the most common mistakes leaders make when implementing change?"
AAFP Board Chair Dr. Jim King offered his thoughts on the need for measurement and Dr. Gregg Stefanek shared how his practice is empowering key staff members to help drive change. Several NDP partcipants who are now members of the Touchstone Group also weighed in: Dr. Stephen Veit observed that practices too often measure what's easiest to measure, Dr. Bob Eidus talked about the continual reinforcement of the desired change until it's "baked into the fabric of our culture"; Dr. Joe Mambu reminded the group of recently published learnings from the TransforMED pilot project that advise attention to the "core competencies" of leadership, teamwork and change management; and Dr. Melissa Gerdes spoke about the need to seek and accept feedback.
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TransforMED Practice Transformation Projects Update
TransforMED currently facilitates a dozen practice transformation projects for practices of all sizes: large, medium, small and solo-- all across the nation-- in rural, suburban and ruban communitites. Taken together, these practice transformation projects encompass over 35 practices and 190+ providers.
Click here to learn more about our facilitated work with primary care practices and find out how we can jump start your practice's transformation to a patient-centered medical home
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MGMA and TransforMED Join Forces to Make PCMH a Reality
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National Conference on the Patient Centered Medical Home
TransforMED and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have joined forces to educate primary care physician leaders on the components of the patient centered medical home via a seminar November 12-14, 2009 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Learn more
Gain the knowledge and insight you need to implement PCMH within your practice - and get a team discount! Register now |
MGMA Publishes New Book by TransforMED Facilitator
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, CMPE has written a new book entitled Leading Your Clinical Team: A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Productivity and Quality.
Practice managers will find the information in this book to be a solid overview as well as a resource for ongoing solutions. Visit the MGMA Web site to get more information on the author and contents, and purchase Ms. Richmeier's practice management book. Click here
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 P4 Executive Committee Members Receive Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Advocate Award
Three members of the Preparing the Personal Physician for Practice
Executive committee received the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
(STFM) Advocate Award. The Advocate Award is designed to recognize
excellence in the field of political advocacy at the local, state and
national level.
Click here to read more about these TransforMED P4 award winners
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AAFP Chapter Update
 TransforMED Welcomes Mississippi and Georgia Chapters
AAFP Chapter Partners continue to educate and build awareness for the patient centered medical home among their membership by participating in TransforMED's Chapter Partner Program. The program offers special events and opportunities, speakers, tools, and resources to AAFP Chapters who join.
Click here to see which Chapters are leading the way in PCMH education and awareness |
