20 Mar 2024
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MVC Opens Registration for May Collaborative-Wide Meeting

MVC Opens Registration for May Collaborative-Wide Meeting

March 20, 2024 | 0 Comments |

Registration is now open to join the MVC Coordinating Center for its spring collaborative-wide meeting on Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the H Hotel in Midland, MI. This meeting's agenda is focused on promoting care coordination across the continuum, and will feature unblinded MVC data, member presentations on quality improvement strategies and programs, networking opportunities, and insights about improving value-based healthcare. Members and partners may register here.

Discounted Hotel Room Rate

The event will occur at The H Hotel in Midland, MI, 111 W. Main St., Midland, MI. If you plan to stay overnight at the H Hotel, please book your stay directly through MVC's H Hotel room block.

P4P Updates, Unblinded Data, & Networking

The MVC team will share updates on team activity, including the MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program. MVC will also share report and data insights, initiative resources, and an unblinded data presentation. Attendees will have several opportunities to network with peers from hospitals, physician organizations, and Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs) from across the state of Michigan via a poster session and roundtable discussions.

In the coming weeks, MVC will share a finalized agenda with speaker details and other updates on its collaborative-wide meeting webpage.

P4P Engagement Points

Hospitals that send a site representative to one of MVC’s 2024 collaborative-wide meetings will be eligible to earn 0.25 engagement points toward their PY24 P4P score, following the completion of a post-meeting survey. Hospitals that send a site representative to BOTH of MVC’s 2024 collaborative-wide meetings and complete both post-meeting surveys will be eligible to earn 0.75 engagement points toward their PY24 P4P score. View all eligible engagement activities for PY24 engagement points here.

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26 Oct 2023
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MVC Fall 2023 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary: Members Focus on High-Value Care for All

MVC Fall 2023 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary: Members Focus on High-Value Care for All

October 26, 2023 | 0 Comments |

The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its second collaborative-wide meeting of 2023 last Friday. A total of 98 leaders registered, representing 56 different hospitals, 9 physician organizations (POs), and 7 stakeholder organizations from across the state of Michigan. This meeting’s theme of “High-Value Care for All: Collaborative Approaches to Equitable Healthcare” focused on how interdisciplinary collaboration can support efforts to reduce disparities and provide equitable healthcare.

MVC Director Hari Nathan, MD, PhD, kicked off Friday’s meeting with an update from the MVC Coordinating Center (see slides). He welcomed MVC’s newest team members - Data Analysts Jiaying “Janet” Zhang and Kushbu Narender Singh, Senior Data Analyst Kim Fox, and Engagement Manager Jessica Souva – and highlighted the successes delivered by the Coordinating Center since May’s collaborative-wide meeting. One highlight was the release of MVC’s 2023 Qualified Entity Public Report with refreshed data for 30-day unplanned rehospitalization for patients discharged to home health after high-volume medical and surgical episodes, as well as measures of post-discharge outpatient follow-up for congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To reflect MVC's ongoing commitment to providing meaningful data in a way that reflects best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Nathan also shared MVC’s revised approach to race and ethnicity reporting, which lists racial and ethnic identities in alphabetical order, removes the categories of “other” and “unknown,” and includes two additional categories in MVC reporting. Finally, Dr. Nathan highlighted MVC’s recent push report offerings. Hospital and PO members received the new emergency department-based episode report as well as the new skilled nursing facility and home health utilization report. Hospital members received their Mid-Year Scorecard for Program Year 2023 of the MVC Component of the BCBSM Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program, as well as refreshed versions of the CHF and COPD follow-up report, common conditions report, and sepsis report.

Following the MVC Updates, Dr. Nathan introduced its keynote speaker, Renée Branch Canady, PhD, MPA, who serves as CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and is a recognized national thought leader in the areas of health inequities and disparities, cultural competence, and social justice. Rooting the advancement of health equity in a systems-thinking approach, Dr. Canady encouraged attendees to address upstream change (Figure 1) by seeing differently, saying differently, and doing differently (see slides).

Figure 1.

Following Dr. Canady’s presentation, Senior Data Analyst Julia Mantey, MPH, MUP, led a presentation about combining MVC claims data and social determinants of health (SDOH) data sets for regional equity analyses (see slides). The session began with a review of statewide heat maps for the following MVC measures: 1) follow-up after hospitalization for CHF, 2) emergency department visits after CHF hospitalization, and 3) readmission after CHF hospitalization. Then, Ms. Mantey introduced the SDOH database managed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a public database linkable to MVC data by county and Zip code (Figure 2).

Figure 2.

From the AHRQ SDOH database, MVC incorporated data from the American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau), Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level data (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), and Provider of Service Files (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to illuminate potential barriers to care. Statewide heatmaps were presented for 1) the percentage of households with no internet access, 2) the percentage of households with no computing device, 3) the percentage of households with no vehicle available, and 4) the percentage of households with public assistance income or SNAP benefits. Following Ms. Mantey’s presentation, Nora Becker, MD, PhD, explained the value of area-level SDOH metrics and how such data can be used in partnership with healthcare utilization data to provide a more robust picture of factors influencing patient outcomes (see slides).

Following Dr. Becker’s remarks, a poster session began, providing an opportunity to highlight recent quality improvement successes and encourage networking across the collaborative. The MVC Coordinating Center would like to thank the poster presenters. Electronic copies of the posters are available in batches of four each here, here, and here.

Following a networking lunch, attendees participated in one of three breakout sessions (Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3). The breakout sessions were geographically based and focused on regional snapshots of the American Community Survey data along with unblinded data for readmissions after CHF hospitalization. In each breakout session, hospital and PO members discussed opportunities to support patients and explored how MVC could support hospital and PO members going forward (Figure 3).

Figure 3.

Following the breakout sessions, the group reconvened for roundtable discussions. During the session, attendees visited three tables of their choosing, where they learned about the work of the roundtable speaker, asked questions, and discussed the table topic with their peers. The MVC Coordinating Center would like to thank its roundtable speakers (Figure 4) for sharing their work and expertise: Nora Becker, MD, PhD, University of Michigan (association of chronic disease and patient financial outcomes); Diane Hamilton, BAA, CEP, Corewell Health Trenton (transportation barriers for cardiac rehabilitation patients); Noa Kim, MSI, HBOM (jumpstart grocery delivery program for patients with Type 2 diabetes); Matthias Kirch, MS, MSHIELD (best practices for anti-racist data collection and patient screening); Laura Mispelon, MHA, Michigan Center for Rural Health (supporting healthcare needs in rural communities); Thomas Pierce, LMSW, MPA, U-M Health West (SOGI data collection); Amanda Sweetman, MS, Trinity Health Michigan (hospital-based farm programs to support healthy food access); and Larrea Young, MDes, HBOM (tobacco cessation resources for providers and patients).

Figure 4.

Following the roundtable session, MVC Co-Director Michael P. Thompson, PhD, MPH, concluded the meeting with an update on the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program (see slides). It was noted Program Year 2023 bonus point surveys are due on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and MVC will be hosting a Program Year 2024 engagement point webinar to review the new engagement point menu on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 12 p.m.

If you have questions about any of the topics discussed at MVC’s fall 2023 collaborative-wide meeting or are interested in following up for more details, contact the Coordinating Center. MVC’s next collaborative-wide meeting will be in person on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Midland.

14 Sep 2023
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MVC Announces Registration, Speakers for its Oct. 20 Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting

MVC Announces Registration, Speakers for its Oct. 20 Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting

September 14, 2023 | 0 Comments | , , ,

The MVC Coordinating Center is excited to announce open registration for its upcoming Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., in Lansing, MI. This meeting’s theme is “High-Value Care for All: Collaborative Approaches to Equitable Healthcare,” and will focus on how interdisciplinary collaboration can support efforts to reduce disparities and provide equitable healthcare.

This meeting will include presentations on health equity frameworks for quality improvement, insights from claims-based data, and inter-organizational partnerships to improve patient outcomes. MVC is thrilled to be joined by Renée Branch Canady, PhD, MPA, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), as its keynote speaker. Dr. Canady has extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and was recognized as Crain’s 2021 Notable Executives in DEI. She received this honor for her work implementing incremental changes in health equity and social justice at MPHI. Under her leadership, MPHI established the Staff of Color Affinity Group, the Center for Health Equity Practice (CHEP), and the Center for Culturally Responsive Engagement (CCRE). She also recently published a new book titled Room at the Table: A Leader’s Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice.

The MVC Coordinating Center will also present MVC data linked with supplemental social determinants of health data sets, updates about the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program, and other Coordinating Center updates.

MVC’s fall collaborative-wide meeting will also feature a new roundtable format with insights from a wide variety of guest speakers, including Nora Becker, Michigan Medicine; Diane Hamilton, Corewell Health Trenton; Matthias Kirch, Michigan Social Health Interventions to Eliminate Disparities (MSHIELD); Laura Mispelon, Michigan Center for Rural Health; Amanda Sweetman, the Farm at Trinity Health; Larrea Young and Noa Kim, Healthy Behavior Optimization for Michigan (HBOM); and Thomas West, U-M Health West. Attendees will rotate through several mini-presentations and discussions about specific health equity topics, such as demographic data collection and patient screening practices, developing and funding community benefit programs, addressing transportation access barriers, support programs within rural communities, tobacco cessation interventions, financial toxicity risks for patients, and more.

Attendees will have multiple opportunities to network and learn from their peers. The meeting includes a mid-day poster session to highlight success stories and research across the collaborative and the broader CQI portfolio. MVC is still actively accepting poster submissions through 10/5/2023 that feature first-hand experiences with quality improvement, related research, or the implementation of interventions and best practices. They can be on topics unrelated to health equity or MVC conditions/data, authored by clinicians and non-clinicians alike, or presentations already shared at a recent conference or event. Instructions for submitting a poster are available on MVC’s events page. The meeting also includes breakout sessions in the afternoon focused on regional trends and opportunities using MVC data and member insights, as well as an optional networking reception at the conclusion of the event, from 3-4 p.m.

Those able to attend MVC's fall collaborative-wide meeting may register here. MVC hosts two collaborative-wide meetings each year to bring together healthcare quality leaders and clinicians from across the state.

CME CREDITS AVAILABLE

The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Michigan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Activity Planners

Hari Nathan, MD, PhD; Erin Conklin, MPA; Chelsea Pizzo, MPH; Chelsea Andrews, MPH; Kristy Degener, MPH

19 May 2023
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MVC Kicks Off 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at May 19 Meeting

MVC Kicks Off 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at May 19 Meeting

May 19, 2023 | 0 Comments | , ,

The Michigan Value Collaborative premiered several new materials and offerings at this week's Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting, including the kickoff of its 10-year anniversary celebration. Established in 2013 as part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Value Partnerships Program, MVC was envisioned as a Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI) focused on "helping Michigan hospitals achieve the best possible patient outcomes at the lowest reasonable cost." This interest in improving the value of healthcare has set MVC apart from other CQIs in both its focus and data use. Furthermore, MVC's analytic and engagement efforts resulted in some notable success stories and improvements over the last decade.

To celebrate the ways in which MVC has grown, adapted, and succeeded over time, the Coordinating Center shared a celebratory video (Figure 1) with attendees during its opening presentations on Friday morning. This video included interviews with current and past leadership of MVC who spoke about accomplishments they were most proud of as well as changes and growth they've observed over the years. Some of the highlights included the steady and significant growth in MVC's data sources, observed collaboration and sharing between members, expansion within the Coordinating Center, diversification in MVC's members and partner groups, and MVC's recent certification by CMS as a Qualified Entity. These accomplishments and others were similarly highlighted in a 10-year anniversary timeline poster (Figure 2) and in a slideshow that was played at multiple points throughout the day.

Figure 1. MVC 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Video

Figure 2. MVC 10-Year Anniversary Timeline Poster

The video featured interviews with Director Hari Nathan, MD, PhD; Co-Director Mike Thompson, PhD, MPH; former Director and Senior Advisor Jim Dupree, MD, MPH; former Co-Director and Senior Advisor Scott Regenbogen, MD, MPH; Program Manager Erin Conklin, MPA; and Manager of Data Analytics Chelsea Pizzo, MPH.

MVC will continue to celebrate its 10-year anniversary throughout the remainder of 2023, including at its Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting. The focus for the latter half of 2023 will be the celebration of case studies and success stories that feature MVC's members, partners, and other stakeholders. MVC looks forward to connecting with individuals to gather those stories in the coming months. If you have a story or quote from your experience partnering with MVC, please share it with the Coordinating Center.

16 Jun 2022
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New MVC Northern Summer Meeting Planned for August

New MVC Northern Summer Meeting Planned for August

June 16, 2022 | 0 Comments | , ,

MVC will launch a new in-person event this summer when it hosts members and speakers from Northern Michigan. This new MVC Northern Summer Meeting is modeled after the collaborative-wide semi-annual meetings, but it aims to focus on unique challenges and opportunities in delivering healthcare in this part of the state. The event will take place on August 18, 2022, from 12-5 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, MI.

As MVC has gained new members, it has also diversified with the addition of more rural and critical access hospitals. These types of sites – many of which are located in the upper peninsula or northern half of the lower peninsula – play an integral role in the health system and have a unique care delivery experience. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), these types of hospitals have higher performance quality measures than their urban counterparts for areas such as safety, community engagement, efficiency, and cost reduction. At the same time, however, they also face unique challenges related to low patient volumes, higher rates of chronic disease, insufficient workforce recruitment and retention, and low reimbursement rates, among others.

It is these unique strengths and challenges that will be the focus of the day’s agenda, which will include speakers representing area hospitals, rural health organizations, community agencies, and the MVC Coordinating Center. The event’s keynote speaker will be Crystal Barter, MSA, Director of Programs and Services for the Michigan Center for Rural Health. Her presentation on “Michigan’s Rural Health Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities” will set the stage for the afternoon and be followed by speakers on specific topics, such as Hospital at Home care models and the aging population.

The other speakers include Stephanie Pins, MSA, Director of Quality Management, Risk, and Compliance, and Kristine Boyer, MSN, RN, Clinical Quality Manager, of MyMichigan Medical Center - Sault; Dr. Aditya Neravetla, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital; and Jenna Lindholm, RN, CCM, Clinical Quality Supervisor at the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging.

The MVC Coordinating Center will also provide its latest updates as well as unblinded data to encourage member collaboration. The event includes dedicated networking sessions at the start and end of the day’s agenda when members can compare notes and glean ideas from peers.

MVC distributed invitations to northern members at the beginning of June and plans to share the full agenda with additional event specifics in the coming weeks. Those members who received invitations are encouraged to RSVP now.

If you have any questions about the upcoming event, contact the MVC Coordinating Center at michiganvaluecollaborative@gmail.com.