1 The power of conversation Emmi Program: Introduction to the Medical Home January 15, 2009.

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The power of conversation

Emmi Program: Introduction to the Medical Home

January 15, 2009

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 Who is Emmi Solutions?

 What is an “ Introduction to the Medical Home” Emmi program?

 Next Steps

Agenda

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 Emmi is a healthcare communication platform

- Engaging interactive content combined with an innovative technology platform

- Focused on helping consumers take an active role in their health

- Hospital, IPA, and Health Plan Customers

- Over 1 million patients have been “prescribed” an Emmi program

- Programs span chronic condition management, acute care, and patient safety

WHO ARE WE?

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Emmi Solutions is developing a Multimedia program to help practices communicate the medical home concept to patients in a consistent, understandable way

- To be made available for free to physician practices and others

- Help meet CMS pilot requirements for educating the patient on the medical home

- Could also be used to educate providers and other stakeholders

WHAT IS IT?

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Emmi developed a similar program based on the Joint Commission “Speak Up” campaign

www.emmisafety.com

This program was downloaded for free by approximately 400 hospitals

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Current Advisors

Elaine M. Skoch, RN, MN, EMBA, CNAA, BCVice President, Performance Improvement and EducationTransforMED

Edwina RogersExecutive DirectorPatient Centered Primary Care Collaborative

Julie Schilz, BSN MBAManager, IPIP and PCMH Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative

Eileen ForlenzaDirectorColorado Medical Home InitiativeChildren and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Unit Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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NEXT STEPS

Announcement: January 15, 2009

Finalize Advisors: January 22, 2009

Program Development: February through April

Recruit Distribution Partners*: February & March

Target Preview Date: April 28, 2009 (PCPCC Stakeholders Meeting)

*download form will be available on websites that providers turn to for medical home info. Please contact Bob Tavares to learn about being a distribution partner @ (312) 568-4022 or btavares@emmisolutions.com