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 HomeJanuary 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- Approximately 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 communicate the medical home concept to consumers

- Available to physician practices to educate their patients - Post on their websites - “Prescribe” to patients

- Available for employers to educate their employees- Post on Intranet / Benefits Portal- Email blasts from HR or CEO

WHAT IS IT?

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Emmi developed a similar program based on the Joint Commission “Speak Up” campaignwww.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 InitiativeColorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Katherine Herring CappsPresidentHealth2 Resources

Gregg J. Stefanek, DOGratiot Family PracticeAlma, MI

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NEXT STEPS

Program Development: February through April

Recruit Distribution Partners*: February & March

Example Distribution Partners to Employers include Business Coalitions and Benefit Consultants

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

*Please contact Bob Tavares to learn about being a distribution partner @ (312) 568-4022 or [email protected]