Clinical Stragegy Meeting Focuses on State HCSP and Sustainable Payments

The November Clinical Strategy Committee had 44 attendees joining for a discussion of the State Health Care System Planning (HCSP) Cabinet Primary Care Workgroup and sustainable payments for Advanced Primary Care.

Jerome Larkin, MD, Director of Health, RIDOH, and Elena Nicolella, MPH, President & CEO, RIHCA, who serve as co-chairs of the HCSP Primary Care Workgroup were joined by Debra Hurwitz, MBA, BSN, RN, Executive Director, CTC-RI, to provide updates and recommendations from CTC-RI's Task Force for Primary Care Provider Workforce Development.

Dr. Patricia Flanagan, Medical Director, CTC-RI, discussed work on core competencies and staffing models for successful primary care capitation. Michael Bailit, MBA, Bailit Health, reviewed staffing costs for advanced primary care practices. The session was moderated by Pano Yeracaris, MD, MPH, Chief Clinical Strategist, CTC-RI, led the discussion and summarize key takeaways.

You can access the recording, presentation, referenced materials (including the cost calculator), and articles here.