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The power of conversation
Emmi Program: Introduction to the Medical Home
January 15, 2009
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Who is Emmi Solutions?
What is an “ Introduction to the Medical Home” Emmi program?
Next Steps
Agenda
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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
WHO ARE WE?
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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
WHAT IS IT?
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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
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Current Advisors
Elaine M. Skoch, RN, MN, EMBA, CNAA, BCVice President, Performance Improvement and EducationTransforMED
Edwina RogersExecutive DirectorPatient Centered Primary Care Collaborative
Julie Schilz, BSN MBAManager, IPIP and PCMH Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative
Eileen ForlenzaDirectorColorado Medical Home InitiativeChildren and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Unit Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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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 [email protected]
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