Overview of the PHA timeline
3rd Quarter 2009
- Workgroups formed and active on information technology connectivity, quality metrics and primary care capacity
4th Quarter 2009
- Launch of PHA Website: www.goodmedicineco.org
- Joint announcement with Cascade Healthcare Community concerning actions taken to improve local health care system
- Selection of integrated delivery systems for on-site visits
1st Quarter 2010
- PHA Community Workgroup
- Implementation of CHC’s Benefits Rxevolution program with PHA physicians as the in-network providers for all non-contract CHC caregivers
- On-site visits to nationally-recognized integrated delivery systems
- Recommendation of a medical home model by primary care workgroup
2nd Quarter 2010
- IT connectivity workgroup presents regional health information exchange for beta testing
- On-site visits to nationally-recognized integrated delivery systems
- Quality metrics established for selected service areas
- Primary care capacity-building plan developed by primary care workgroup
3rd Quarter 2010
- Review and dissemination of on-site visit findings
- Recommendation for new health care delivery model proposed to PHA members and CHC board of directors
4th Quarter 2010
- Final approval of new health care delivery model by PHA members and CHC board of directors
- IT connectivity workgroup launch of regional health information exchange
- Establish 2011 health insurance contracts that incentivize quality metrics and care coordination