Archived Meetings

Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement

Representatives from two physician practices and a subject-matter expert discuss areas where care delivery and operations can be improved through data analysis, feedback, and goal-setting with clear and measurable targets for improvement. Speakers give examples of how they test new approaches and interventions in their own practices, regularly track progress and adjust as needed to optimize outcomes.

Exploring CRISP Data: Best Practices for Access and Use

Representatives from three physician practices and a subject matter expert discuss the value and clinical benefit of utilizing data from CRISP, the State-Designated Health Information Exchange (HIE). Speakers explore ways HIEs can be leveraged to improve care delivery and chronic care management, such as incorporating HIE reports (e.g., radiology and laboratory reports) into practice workflows.

Mental Health Collaborative Care Summit: Navigating Key Tasks and Roles

Representatives from three physician practices and a subject matter expert discuss key considerations for implementing mental health collaborative care models, including treatment approaches and tips for defining the roles of primary care providers and behavioral health specialists.

Town Hall: Privacy and Security Featuring HITRUST 

Discussions centered on updates to the HITRUST Common Security Framework that aim to keep pace with current and emerging cyber threats and support regulated entities in providing assurances of privacy and security controls.

Enhancing Patient Experience Through Patient and Family Engagement

Representatives from two ambulatory practices and a practice transformation coach discuss key considerations around engaging patients and families to improve care quality and patient safety, and other considerations that can influence engagement.

Using Data To Manage Patient Populations

Two physicians and a health policy data expert share how data can be used to manage patient populations, enhance care delivery, and improve patient outcomes.

The Evolving Role of Social Workers in Team-Based Advanced Care Delivery

A social worker and medical director share how the role of social workers in team-based models is evolving. The presentation includes information about why some advanced care delivery practices employ in-house social workers and demonstrate how advanced care delivery practices share social worker resources.

Exploring the Connection Between Auditory Health and Overall Wellbeing

An audiologist and nurse practitioner share best practices for identifying and addressing hearing loss in primary care settings. The presentation includes information on the impact of hearing loss on overall health, how to recognize the signs of hearing loss, and strategies for establishing referral relationships with audiologists.

Maximizing Health Information Exchange in a Podiatric Practice

Best practices for accessing and utilizing data from health information exchanges (HIEs) are discussed, including how to leverage the data to improve podiatric care delivery and chronic care management.  Speakers include a Maryland podiatrist, a representative from the State Designated HIE (CRISP), and MHCC staff.  

Health Equity Symposium

Challenges around addressing health equity issues are discussed during this symposium, which was convened in collaboration with the Health Services Cost Review Commission and MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. Discussions focus on strategies for identifying patterns of need in the community, building referral networks for services related to social needs, and connecting patients to resources.