DCPCA Health Leadership Forum 

On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, DCPCA will host its annual Health Leadership Forum. The Forum is 
an opportunity for the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and the Directors of
the Departments of Health, Behavioral Health, and Health Care Finance 
to present on budget priorities and pressures facing DC government departments, and furthermore, how these factors impact DCPCA members and the communities they serve. The Forum will take place from 4:00pm to 5:30pm at the John A. Wilson Building. For any questions or concerns, please email Saida Durkee or call 202-552-2322.
  
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Wednesday, April 1 

eCW New Front Office Staff Training

 

Thursday, April 2 

eCW New Clinical Staff Training

 

Saturday, June 13

HSC Health Care System Family and Community Health Expo

Job Opportunities

Associate Director of Nursing

Unity Health Care


Care Connector

AmeriHealth


 
Care Manager II  

AmeriHealth

 

Care Manager II 

AmeriHealth 

 

Care Manager II Per Diem  

AmeriHealth 

 

Care Navigator for Youth and Families 

Whitman Walker Health
 

Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist

Unity Health Care
 

Client Services Representative (Bilingual)

Whitman Walker Health 

Clinical Setting Addiction Counselors

So Others Might Eat

 

Community Clinic Ophthalmologist/Optometrist

Bread for the City

Clinical Care Reviewer

AmeriHealth
 

Community Health Educator - PAH Care Partner

Whitman Walker Health 
 

Community Health Worker

La Clinica Del Pueblo
 

Community Outreach Representative 
AmeriHealth

 

Compliance and Risk Management Analyst

Whitman Walker Health 
  

Dental Assistant 

Whitman Walker Health
 

Dental Hygienist

Whitman Walker Health
 

Director of Grants 

Providence Health Foundation
 

Director of Information Technology

Whitman Walker Health 
 

EMR Specialist

La Clinica Del Pueblo
 

Executive Assistant 

Whitman Walker Health 
 

Family Physician

La Clinica del Pueblo
 

Family Practitioner

Mary's Center
 

Grant Coordinator

La Clinica Del Pueblo
 

Grant Writer 

Providence Health Foundation

 

Internist or Physician

So Others Might Eat

  

Manager of Finance 

Whitman Walker Health 
 

Medical Assistant 

Whitman Walker Health 
 

Medical Assistants

So Others Might Eat

 

Medical Director 

Unity Health Care
 

Nurse Manager
So Others Might Eat
 

Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual) 

Catholic Charities
 

Physician
So Others Might Eat

 

Physician-Family Practice 

Unity Health Care
 

Planned Giving Officer

Whitman Walker Health 

Provider Maintenance Account Executive
 
AmeriHealth

 

Public Benefits and Insurance Navigator

Whitman Walker Health 
 

Registered Nurses 

So Others Might Eat

 

Research Specialist 

Whitman-Walker
 

Staff Accountant  

Whitman Walker Health 
 

Staff Accountant/Grants 

Whitman Walker Health
 

Staff Dentist 

Whitman Walker Health
 

Staff Physician 

Whitman Walker Health 

So Others Might Eat

 

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Top Stories
Arlington, Montgomery counties top list of healthiest counties in the area
By Ciara Myers, The Daily WRAG, March 25, 2015

According to a new report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute, Arlington and Montgomery counties rank at the top of the annual healthiest counties in the region. Howard County ranked second in Maryland, and Albemarle and Fairfax followed second and third, respectively, in Virginia. 

By Tina Reed, Washington Business Journal,
March 25, 2015 


United Medical Center's new mobile clinic program is part of the District's strategy to reach its neediest patients. Each mobile clinic is estimated to serve 15,000 to 20,000 patients per year and boasts two exam rooms, equipment for drawing blood, running labs on site, telemedicine equipment, and an EKG. United Medical Center will offer mobile health clinic visits six days per week in Wards 7 and 8 with two new buses.
Howard University Hospital posted $58 million loss last year
By Tina Reed, Washington Business Journal,
March 23, 2015

While Howard University alone reported a $13 million profit for the fiscal year, Howard University Hospital reported a $58 million loss, resulting in a total net loss of $44 million. The Hospital attributed the loss to declines in clinical services revenue, federal appropriations, and public contributions.
By Nicole Condon, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, March 18, 2015

 

Beginning on March 23, 2015 through May 4, 2015, the disinfectant in drinking water will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine. The switch is part of the annual program to clean and maintain drinking water systems in the District, Arlington County, and the northeastern portion of Fairfax County. Additionally, during this time period, water authorities will conduct a system-wide flushing to improve water quality. 
By Tina Reed, Washington Business Journal, March 24, 2015

 

Can you bring your medical marijuana to work today? Although this is an increasingly hot issue facing employers, experts say there is no clear cut answer just yet. While limited recreational use is allowed in the District, marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Ultimately, employers remain free to conduct workplace testing, and for certain federal employment and contracting positions, testing is still required.
President Obama joined Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell to kick off the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network. The Network will further accelerate the transformation of America's healthcare delivery system to one that provides better care, smarter spending, and healthier people, by supporting the adoption of alternative payment models.
Keep School Lunches Healthy
By Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 24, 2015

America has the second highest obesity rate in the world, and the cost of treating obesity-related illnesses reaches more than $190 billion annually. According to two new studies, since the new school meals standards were introduced in 2012, American children are eating 16 percent more vegetables and 23 percent more fruits at lunch.  Additionally, more than 90 percent of schools are meeting the updated guidelines developed by experts. 
Press Release, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 25, 2015

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 86 percent of HIV-infected individuals were diagnosed in 2011, but only 40 percent retained care and less than a third achieved viral suppression. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched new digital education tool, called Positive Spin, to combat this issue. Positive Spin uses personal storytelling to promote HIV outreach, encouraging those who suffer with the disease to seek treatment. 
Announcements
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program is
Accepting Applications Through March 30
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is accepting applications for its competitive Loan Repayment Program through Monday, March 30, 2015 at 7:30pm. Primary medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health clinicians can get up to $50,000 to repay their health profession student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to work at an approved NHSC site in a high-need, underserved area. Part-time opportunities are also available.
March 31 Deadline Approaching for the 
DC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
The Medicaid EHR Incentive Program (MEIP) provides incentive payments to Eligible Professionals (EP) and Eligible Hospitals (EH) that have a certain Medicaid volume and either adopt, upgrade, or implement an EHR and become meaningful users of an EHR.  You need to complete your attestation and submit it by Tuesday, March 31 so that your application can be reviewed and processed by the MEIP team.

Click here for additional program details or contact the DC MEIP team. If you choose not to attest this year, details about attestations for Program Year 2015 will be available in the coming months.
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