[Self-Management_OR] Dec Network Call Notes

Libby Kennard libkay at yahoo.com
Thu Dec 22 14:06:07 PST 2016


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 MEETING NOTESSelf-ManagementNetwork Quarterly Call Dec 15, 2016 AGENDAI.                 Introductions  (1:00-1:10)We had a smaller number of people on thecall today due to the icy weather conditions causing many of us to be withoutpower, unable to get to work and wisely staying home.   II.               Brainstormingand Problem Solving - Candii Dana (1:10-1:40)Candii was not on the call but we will planfor this in a future call, possibly the next Network Call in March.  The idea is that Candii is a T-Trainor forthe Stanford programs.   To provide somefidelity training refresher, we wanted to do some brainstorming &problem-solving around what the challenges leaders & program coordinatorsface with maintaining fidelity & why.  III.              EasternOregon CCO reimbursement policy - Rochelle Hamilton (1:40-1:50)Rochelleexplained how the EOCCO reimbursement process with healthcare providers isrolling out with Medicare & Medicaid. Hospitals & clinics that with established billing systems can beginbilling under CPT codes for the group programs. For DPP, the reimbursement is $425 for each participants for 4 sessions.  For DSMP, the reimbursement rate is based onsuccessful completers (4 out of 6 sessions). In 2017, Medicare will get systems in place so that in 2018, otherparties will be able to bill & begin receiving reimbursement.   IV.             SteeringCommittee leadership for 2017)- Ron (1:50-2:05)Wehave one new steering committee member, Elaine Lozier.   There are still openings on the committee aswe have 4 people rolling off whose terms have ended.  We asked the existing members to step up intothe vacancies of Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary.  Rochelle Hamilton will fill the Chairposition.  Alissa Dorman agreed to beVice Chair.  This leaves the Secretaryposition open.  Please contact LibbyKennard if you have some interest as she can explain what her time commitmenthas been & what’s entailed monthly.   V.        Changesat OHA- Laura (2:05-2:15)Laurawasn’t able to be on the call.  We wantto congratulate her on her new position. The committee does have some questions & concerns about the future involvementof OHA.  We did receive this informationfrom her after the meeting: OHA will continue to keep the website up,and the self-management listserv will continue. Staff will check the living.well at state.or.us emailregularly, but we're in an agency hiring "pause" so it's likely be awhile before my position is filled. VI.       Bright Spots (2:15-2:25)We heardfrom a number of people about successes they are having with expandingprograms, hiring and new grants making this possible.  Benton County has had a loss of funding andthey are looking for partners & new opportunities to keep their programmingin place.  VII.      Adjourn- next meeting calendar reminder(2:25-2:30)Please watch the list-serve for the date & agenda of the nextquarterly call.  Note that there will bea new call-in number.  We have a couplepossibilities but we will confirm this when the agenda is sent out.   And again, if you have any interest inworking with the steering committee, please contact any of the current or evenformer members.  We will be happy toexplain to you with honesty how much time it takes and also what we foundvaluable about being a part of this group.   
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