Team Care at The Cleveland Clinic

Team Care at The Cleveland Clinic Kevin D. Hopkins, MD Section Head-Family Medicine Strongsville Family Health Center Cleveland Clinic

Agenda • Planning for Change • Program Overview & Structure • Outcomes • Taking it to “the next level”

It’s All About Increasing ValueThe Right Thing to Do in Any Payment Methodology Focus on maximizing value delivered to patients Explore strategies that increase value Enter into contracts that share in value created Quality Cost Value =

Introduction to Value-Based Operations: The Industry is Changing • Fragmented • Fee-for-service Volume-Driven Healthcare Cost • Connected • Bundled • Accountable VALUE-Driven Healthcare Quality

Managing Population Health Today: The FFS model Tomorrow: The Value-Based model Care of the individual Payment for each service we provide Predictability! Care of a population Payment based on the quality and efficiency of our care Uncertainty and risk!

“Care Transformation” is Critical • Transformclinical operations • Assemblethe right care team • Rewardadded value with sustainable payment models • Supportwith the correct Analytics 17 6

Patient-Centered Medical HomeThe Key to Success “Patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of care where patients have a direct relationship with a provider who coordinates a cooperative team of healthcare professionals, takes collective responsibility for the care provided to the patient and arranges for appropriate care with other qualified providers as needed.” NCQA

Patient Engagement Treatment of Patient as a “Whole” Safety and Quality Physician Directed Practice Enhanced Access There’s No Place Like a “Medical Home” Comprehensive and Coordinated Care Payment for Added Value

Transform Clinical Operations Patient follow-up & engagement Proactive, targeted outreach Engage other providers Enhanced access Chronic disease management Pre-visit planning Standardized Care Paths

The Time Problem Time needed for chronic illness care for 2,500 patients1 Time needed for preventive care for 2,500 patients2 Time needed for acute care1 10.6 hours/d 7.4 hours/d 4.6 hours/d Based on various analyses: 1. Østbye TH, et al. Ann Fam Med. 2005;(3)209–214. 2. Yarnall KS, et al. Am J Pub Health. 2003;93(4)635–641.

MD Medical Assistant Care Coordinator Pharmacist Assemble the Right Team Patient

Strongsville FHC

Background There are many factors exerting considerable pressure on our healthcare system: Reimbursement for care is static and uncompensated care is increasing Increased level of acuity of outpatient office visits Primary Care Physician utilization rates are 90-95% Healthcare Reform-ACA provisions

Background Press Ganey data for appointment convenience 50% “very good” (median: 51%, 90th percentile: 59%) Leakage This is lost-opportunity for higher-quality care for the patient, and revenue for the organization.

Team Care • “Team Care” is a higher-efficiency practice • style designed to: • Increase accessibility • Improve quality of clinical care • Increase patient throughput • Improve satisfaction at all levels (physician, employee, and patient)

Team Care A “Team Care” model utilizes a team-approach in caring for patients • Responsibilities are delegated and shared • Each individual in the chain of patient care functions to the highest level of their qualifications.

Team Care Outpatient Visit: • Stage 1: Gathering data • Stage 2: Physical exam and synthesis of data • Stage 3: Medical decision-making • Stage 4: Patient education and plan-of-care implementation

Team Care Workflow • With a “Team Care” model, the clinical assistant gathers and documents the data. • The clinical assistant: • Takes a competent history • Presents to the physician • Remains in the room with the physician and patient • Completes all documentation of the visit • Implements the treatment plan • Gives patient instructions (AVS), ensures understanding, and completes the visit

Medical History • Medication Review • Medication refill requests discussed • Allergies • Health Maintenance • Smoking/Substance abuse • Changes to medical/surgical history

Medical History • Reason for visit • Note template is loaded in the progress note • Collect and document the History of Present Illness and ROS

Team Care Workflow With a “Team Care” model, the clinical assistant gathers and documents the data. The clinical assistant: Takes a competent history Presents to physician Remains in the room with the physician and patient Completes all documentation of the visit Implements the treatment plan Gives patient instructions (AVS), ensures understanding, and completes the visit

Team Care Workflow The physician (with the assistant still in the room): • Confirms the history • Performs the physical exam • Makes medical management decisions • Articulates diagnostic/treatment plan

Team Care Workflow • The physician leaves the exam room of the completed patient. • Orders pended by the clinical staff are filed by the physician. • The physician signs any prescriptions that are not electronically transmitted. • Physician starts the process with the next patient prepped by the other medical assistant

Team Care Workflow • The medical assistant reviews the After Visit Summary with the patient along with any prescriptions or ordered tests. • Patient education is given and reviewed. • The patient is escorted to the appointment desk by the clinical staff.

Care Coordination • RN Care Coordinator embedded • Hospital Discharges • DM-2 • CHF • COPD • Pneumonia • MI • CKD

Clinical Pharmacist • Referrals for: • Polypharmacy • Medication compliance • Medical literacy

Key Metrics • Increase volume of patients seen • Increase efficiency/decrease scheduling wait time • Increase accessibility to quality physician care • Increase patient satisfaction • Improve quality of patient care • Increase clinical employee satisfaction • Increase physician satisfaction

Access – Patients Added May 2011 – August 2013 Ramp Up Team Care Missing MA

Patient Satisfaction 2011-2013 (Q1)

Total Visits Normalized per Clinical FTE 2010-2013 (2013 Projection)

WRVU’s normalized for Clinical FTE 2010-2013 (2013 Estimation)

*Days not worked not considered

OutcomesQuality Indicators Chosen for Improvement Team Care started 2Q 2011

Sensitivity AnalysisPotential Financial Impact

BIO Cards Bio Cards so Patients can put a face with a name and to promote our Team!

Taking It to the Next Level • Expand Team Care at Strongsville to include 6 Family Medicine Physicians • 6 MA/MA/MD Teams • 1 more in 2014 • Transform 1 in 4 primary care practices to TeamCare to increase volume; fund care coordination and PreVisit MAs • Care coordinators and PreVisit MAs (pre-visit planning, health maintenance and wellness) support all providers

Team Care at The Cleveland Clinic