AHI News
AHI PPS Provides Forum to Simplify Analytics Tool
To help end users better understand and navigate the complexities of the Salient Interactive Miner (SIM) tool, the AHI PPS (Performing Provider System) has initiated monthly user group meetings and an online discussion area on the NYS Department of Health’s MRT...
AHI PPS All-Partner Meeting Next Steps
Earlier this month, AHI PPS held an All-Partner Meeting to inform attendees of the following: AHI’s DSRIP activity since the August submission of the AHI PPS Implementation Plan to the NYS DOH; What the PPS engagement and contracting activity will be in the coming...
Registration Open for Nov. 5 PHIP Stakeholder Meeting
The PHIP stakeholder meeting will be held Nov. 5 with the purpose of sharing input on Population Health Improvement Program (PHIP) initiatives including the beta version of the HealthyADK website, update on John Snow, Inc. research interviews; and breakout...
Adirondack Rural Health Network Seeking Nominations for Rural Health Champion of the Year Award
The Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN) is seeking nominations for its Rural Health Champion of the Year Award. Rural Health Networks across Northern New York are partnering to celebrate individuals in our local communities whose outstanding care and strong...
Help NY Fill in Health Care System Gaps: Join Northeast Business Group on Health on Oct. 22
Help New York fill in the gaps in the health care system – smarter spending, more coordination and a healthier population. New York State is moving full-speed ahead to create a stronger and more affordable health care system. Don't get left behind! A $100 million...
AHI Hires Five Staff Members
To help facilitate various community health services and health system transformation initiatives, AHI (Adirondack Health Institute) is pleased to announce the hiring of five staff members. RuthAnn Craven joins AHI as Transformation Coach. She brings more than 20...
AHI to Bring Together Partners from 11 Counties for Major Telemedicine Conference
AHI will bring together major players involved in the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program’s telemedicine initiative at a conference in November. The event will provide an opportunity for professionals to learn about: the expansion of broadband...
AHI Summit Provides Integrated Health Care Forum
Regional health care professionals, community leaders, and a panel of local experts, explored the challenges and approaches associated with transforming the Adirondack/North Country-region into a high-performing integrated health system at AHI’s recently-held annual...
AHI-Supported NYS Practice Transformation Network Receives Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative Award
The New York State Practice Transformation Network (NYSPTN) is one of 39 health care collaborative networks selected to participate in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative as announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. NYSPTN, led by...
AHI PPS Leaders Attending DSRIP Statewide Discussions
AHI PPS leaders are attending two statewide Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) programs this week. 1. DSRIP Program Compliance Roundtable Lottie Jameson, MS, Interim Compliance Officer to attend the DSRIP Program Compliance Roundtable on Wednesday,...
NYS Public Forums Announced for Office of Community Living Feasibility Study
Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2015 (S2007-B/A3007-B) authorized the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) to study the feasibility of creating an Office of Community Living (OCL). The legislation requires NYSOFA to seek public input about the creation of an Office...
AHI PPS All-Partner Meeting Invitation
AHI Partners are invited to an All-Partner Meeting. New York State DOH has approved our Implementation Plan, and AHI is ready to enter the contract phase. We are excited to begin working with you as we strive to achieve the DSRIP goals. Please join us at this...
Registration Open – AHI Summit
Join us September 24 for our annual summit. This year's theme is Integrating Health Care in the Adirondacks. The focus is on creating an integrated delivery system centered on evidence-based medicine and population health management across the region. Keynote Speakers...
STARS, Victim Services Partners Provide Cameras to Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), a program of AHI (Adirondack Health Institute), and the Warren Washington C.A.R.E. Center recently collaborated with the Washington County District Attorney’s office to purchase digital cameras for local police agencies in...
Community Partners Gather to Develop Plans to Improve Health in the North Country
With the goal of promoting the Triple Aim of improved population health, patient experience and quality of care, and reduced health care costs, AHI – Adirondack Health Institute recently convened a group of more than 50 diverse stakeholders for the kick-off of the...
Population Health Explored in Latest AHI Newsletter
AHI is leading the charge in transforming the regional health care system. The latest edition of our newsletter, AHInsider, explores the concept of population health and what it means to individuals, programs and organizations in our region. Articles focus on our...
Telemedicine Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Webinar Archive Available
The August 20 Telemedicine Coding, Billing and Reimbursement webinar hosted by AHI - Adirondack Health Institute and Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization archive is available. Presenter Cynthia Gordon, Director of Telehealth, Rochester Regional Hospital,...
DSRIP Workforce Committee Meeting Registration Open
Registration is now open for the AHI PPS Workforce Committee quarterly meeting. We will provide updates on the Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan and discuss our next steps. Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Onsite: High Peaks...
AHI Promotes Two, Hires Four Staff Members
As a strong proponent of promoting from within and to meet the rapidly expanding health care needs of our regional communities, AHI - Adirondack Health Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of two and the hiring of four staff members. Ann Pepe has been...
DSRIP News – DOH Reopens CRFP RFA
The Department of Health (DOH) announced it is re-opening the CRFP procurement opportunity from August 11, 2015 to September 1, 2015 to allow any eligible entity to submit a new or revised proposal. The short submission window is the result of applicant...
AHI – A New Name, New Look and New Website
Introducing a simplified name, a new look and an improved website for a changing health care landscape… Adirondack Health Institute will be known as “AHI” moving forward. In the world of health care acronyms we all live in, our name is routinely shortened. For...
Telemedicine Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Webinar Registration Open
Join Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) and Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization as we host a webinar on telemedicine coding, billing and reimbursement. Presenter Cynthia Gordon, Director of Telehealth, Rochester Regional Hospital, will provide an overview...
Follow-up Answers from Population Health Management Learning Session
As follow-up to the Population Health Management (PHM) learning session held on June 25, 2015 in Lake Placid, AHI sent a post-session survey encouraging continued discussion and questions from attendees. Below are the responses to the questions we received. We look...
DOH Extends Doctors Across NY Application Deadline to August 31
The application cycle for physicians seeking practice improvement and loan repayment support through DOH’s Doctors Across New York (DANY) initiative has been extended through August 31, 2015. In addition, DOH has announced other important application changes and new...
Save-the-Date: AHI PPS Workforce Committee to Meet on September 15 in Lake Placid
The AHI PPS Workforce Committee will be holding its next meeting from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid. We will provide updates on the Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan and discuss our next steps. More details...
DSRIP Webinars – Implementation Plan Feedback Requested
This week, AHI hosted several DSRIP project-specific webinars to provide you with an overview of the implementation plan. Specifically, AHI is requesting feedback from partners involved in each project to help us to update and finalize the project implementation plans...
New PHIP Kick-off August 6
Join us for a partnership opportunity to improve health. The new PHIP Kick-off is Thursday, August 6. This is an exciting time of health care transformation as we all work toward improving access, health quality and affordability. AHI, as one of eleven statewide...
AHI Staff, Partner, Interviewed for July Public Health Live Webcast
A team from Public Health Live interviewed AHI leaders and a partner for footage to include in their webcast. Public Health Live is a monthly webcast series designed to provide continuing education opportunities on public health issues. Videotaped interviews were with...
Update 3: DOH CRFP Disqualification Notices
Update on disqualification of eight AHI PPS Applications – DEADLINE TODAY TO SUBMIT DOH provided no formal or informal responses to requests for clarification on the disqualifications on CRFP applications early last week All disqualification in the AHI PPS were...
Physician Practice Support – DOH Accepting Applications This Month
Applications are being accepted July 8-31 for Doctors Across New York funding from the NYS Department of Health supporting physicians to: Grow a new practice Implement practice improvements Repay loans The New York State Department of Health, Office of Primary Care...
