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The NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Health Collaborative uses an integrated network of patient-centered medical homes to form a “medical village,” linking patients, providers and community-based resources. Developed by New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University and several independent physician organizations, the collaborative developed as an innovative approach to supporting the health of a specific patient population. The organization provides coordinated care through focusing upon advanced health IT (EHR, disease registries) and incorporating cultural competency relating to the largely Hispanic population being served. One recent study shows the program’s early success in reducing ED visits.

As organizations in all parts of the country continue to experiment with PCMH delivery, early gains by programs such as these should be collected, examined and where appropriate, incorporated into planning for this reform-driven care model.

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The ICD-10 changeover is fast approaching – on October 1st, 2013, this systematic and complex change takes effect, impacting systems and business processes throughout healthcare. Our ICD-10 Impact Assessment and Remediation solution provides the methods and tools that identify and address the impact to information systems, key business processes (revenue cycle, contracting, analytics and payer integration), organizational adoption and training. Request more information.

Inside IT Optimizers® 

Mike Martinez comes to IT Optimizers to direct ICD-10 Impact Assessment & Remediation Services. With a long history of success at provider and service organizations working in health care, Mr. Martinez’ management and technology skills bring our clients an impressive range and breadth of continuum of care experience.

Inside IT Optimizers® (cont)

Isil Arican, MD, MS, joins IT Optimizers’ staff, offering clients increased expertise in clinical systems, EHR program management and MSO operations.  Ms. Arican’s clinical patient care experience and payer-side management expertise have allowed her to immediately offer value to clients in multiple areas, including program management and meaningful use assessment and planning.

IT Optimizers is also fortunate to welcome back Ned Boatright, MBA, who returns to us as a Practice Director. Mr. Boatright’s 35 years of expertise in health care financing, benefits and information technology offer our clients valuable skills in interim management, program management and management operations.

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