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The power of conversation Emmi Program: Introduction to the Medical Home January 15, 2009. Agenda. Who is Emmi Solutions? What is an “ Introduction to the Medical Home” Emmi program? Next Steps. WHO ARE WE?. Emmi is a healthcare communication platform
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The power of conversation Emmi Program: Introduction to the Medical Home January 15, 2009
Agenda • Who is Emmi Solutions? • What is an “ Introduction to the Medical Home” Emmi program? • Next Steps
WHO ARE WE? • 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
WHAT IS IT? 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
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
Current Advisors Elaine M. Skoch, RN, MN, EMBA, CNAA, BC Vice President, Performance Improvement and Education TransforMED Edwina RogersExecutive DirectorPatient Centered Primary Care Collaborative Julie Schilz, BSN MBA Manager, IPIP and PCMH Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative Eileen Forlenza Director Colorado Medical Home Initiative Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Unit Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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