RHCs and Community Linkages What can you expect from your RHC? September 8, 2017

The Project described is supported by Funding Opportunity Number CMS -1G1-14- 001 from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and by contract/grant number 1R18HS023904-01 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Opinions expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not reflect the official position of AHRQ, CMS, or HHS.

Three Items for Today Understand how RHCs are engaged in practice transformation efforts that integrate primary care in their communities Hear how RHCs have networked with Practice Facilitators and/or Practices to ensure engagement at an appropriate and beneficial level Ask about lessons learned for future networking and engagement

RHCs work in defined regions across the state Each RHC is hosted by a local organization with a proven history of success in making these connections Timeline: 16 RHCs currently working, 2 more starting soon. Two just started  can share their contact info with everyone

RHCs sit in the middle of these sectors – they connect the systems Not to be holding up the network, but to build capacity for a network to become self sustaining No organization can find the solution alone Like raising a child – constant negotiation and adaptation Complex issues do not currently have a best practice recipe Evaluation the death of innovation For those who love recipes, this is bad news We need 360 degree intelligence on complex issues

Where do RHCs fit in practice transformation? Connections to the public and community health systems Connections to the medical neighborhood Building Blocks 7-10 Reminder

RHCs sit in the middle of these sectors – they connect the systems Not to be holding up the network, but to build capacity for a network to become self sustaining No organization can find the solution alone Like raising a child – constant negotiation and adaptation Complex issues do not currently have a best practice recipe Evaluation the death of innovation For those who love recipes, this is bad news We need 360 degree intelligence on complex issues

Three Items for Today Understand how RHCs are engaged in practice transformation efforts that integrate primary care in their communities Hear how RHCs have networked with Practice Facilitators and/or Practices to ensure engagement at an appropriate and beneficial level Ask about lessons learned for future networking and engagement

Panel Discussion What are your experiences in working together? What resources have been provided to advance your practice transformation goals? How do you see continuing to work with RHCs beyond ENSW?

Q&A September 8, 2017

Thank you! RHConnectors@Coloradohealthinstitue.org @RHConnectors regionalhealthconnectors.org RHConnectors@Coloradohealthinstitue.org @RHConnectors