Dr. McGeeney's CEO Report:
(Medical) Home for the Holidays
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 The challenge with Healthcare Reform and the HIT Economic Stimulus is that physicians and those involved in the practice of medicine are not experts in PCMH or Health IT. To meet the goal of meaningful use adoption within a practice, they often reach out to experts and consultants to answer their questions and give them some direction. What has become quite evident in recent weeks is that all consultants are not created equal and many "flavor of the month" consultants are putting themselves out there as experts in practice transformation, while clearly they are not. This became quite evident to me recently when a physician on a webinar stated she was told by a consultant not to purchase any Health IT solutions until 2011! This could not be further from the truth. PCMH is now. Healthcare Reform is now. The improved health and needs of our patients are now... Read Dr. McGeeney's CEO Report. |
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AMA and TransforMED offer free "learning lunch" Health IT webinar series
 This winter, TransforMED and the American Medical Association (AMA) will host a series of weekly "learning lunch" webinars to articulate a vision of how the practice of medicine and patient centered care is being transformed through Health IT and introduce practice leaders to the tools necessary for successful implementation. Join us to learn from experienced TransforMED facilitators and well-known HIT experts such as Dr. David Kibbe, Bruce Kleaveland, Dr. Todd Taylor, and Dr. Steve Waldren.
Read more about the topics and learning objectives - and sign up. |
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TransforMED | Welch Allyn EHR Prep-Select Webinar
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The new government economic stimulus package has provided significant
incentives for physician practices to purchase and put to "meaningful
use" an electronic health record (EHR) system. You know that moving to
an EHR has the potential to be a positive investment for your practice
and your patients -- but the high costs, time and complexity of
implementing an EHR system can be challenging for your team and your
budget.
This archived online seminar demonstrates how the new
EHR Prep-Select tool helps practices meet the challenge by walking you
through a simple and effective step-by-step process of planning and
preparation. Learn about the year-1 meaningful use criteria for physicians at AAFP's "Noteworthy" blog.
Take advantage of this free online seminar to get your EHR transformation on track for 2010.
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 Delta-Exchange is TransforMED's online, collaborative network where primary
care practices can work together on transformation projects; discuss issues, challenges
and successes; ask questions; share practical knowledge and experiences
- and work together to maintain the momentum for transformation to a
patient-centered medical home.
One of the most popular zones on Delta-Exchange is "Ask the Experts" where members meet to ask and answer questions, share documents and discuss what works and what doesn't. A recent discussion on physician compensation models exploded with useful insight, bright ideas and a significant amount of consensus. Join the discussion at www.transformed.com/delta-exchange. |
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TransforMED and MGMA Launch Transformation Series of Patient-Centered Medical Home Workbooks
 TransforMED's new series of workbooks provide practices concise, step-by-step information on relevant topics in health care delivery and will be instrumental in ensuring success for your practice. The first two books titled the Patient-Centered Medical Home Access Workbook and the Patient-Centered Medical Home Care Management Workbook are now available for purchase.
To find out more about the Transformation Series of workbooks and get your promotional code to take advantage of the discounted TransforMED Member price of just $59 per workbook. The workbooks will be ready to ship Jan 4th so reserve your copies now. |
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TransforMED Medical Home solutions
for a more profitable and efficient 2010
Every primary care practice needs to be at the helm of its own destiny, especially when it comes to changing habits and processes to serve patients better. But organizations are most likely to thrive in this course of action when they enlist an experienced guide who can ask the right questions, provide experience-based answers and increase access to strategic tools and resources. TransforMED's facilitated services combine wise counsel and a deep knowledge base with implementation options to fit any size practice or budget.
 Medical Home Facilitation
Baseline Practice Assessment
Practice Retreats
Delta-Exchange collaborative network
Let's discuss a work plan for your team's transformation.
Contact Dan McKean
phone: (913) 906-6323
email: dmckean@transformed.com
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 Donna Payne Joins TransforMED
as Chief Operating Officer
TransforMED, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Academy of
Family Physicians, today announced Donna Payne, FACHE, will serve as
the company's chief operating officer. As COO, Payne will be
responsible for ensuring TransforMED is positioned for continued growth
and success as a national leader in patient-centered medical home
transformation. Payne's efforts will be focused on business development
and strategic partnerships. Read the announcement. |
