Phoebe Health System recognized as part of Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative
Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative designed to help clinicians achieve large-scale health transformation.
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From Staff Reports
ALBANY — Phoebe Putney Health System has been recognized as a pinnacle level practice in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative through Compass Practice Transformation Network.
PTNs are peer-based learning networks set up through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to coach, mentor and assist clinicians in developing core competencies specific to practice transformation.
“The American health care system is transforming from a reimbursement model based on volume to one based on the value and quality of care provided,” Phoebe Physicians President Dr. Suresh Lakhanpal said. “CMS is working to make sure clinicians are providing quality care with improved patient outcomes.
“At Phoebe Physicians, we are committed to that goal, and this recognition proves that we are making great progress and doing what is best for our patients.”
Compass PTN identified the top 5% of enrolled practices based on reporting and phase progression as TCPI enters its fourth and final year. Officials said the recognition indicates that Phoebe has implemented effective changes and identified best practices that have allowed them to excel to the top level of enrolled practices.
TCPI is one of the largest federal investments designed to support clinical practices through nationwide, collaborative and peer-based learning networks. It is meant to help clinicians achieve large-scale health transformation.
Phoebe officials said the health system has successfully adapted and developed its quality improvement strategies to meet these transformation goals. It has merged person and family engagement into their practice to encourage a patient and family partnership with the medical staff in their care.
Officials said Phoebe has also incorporated additional quality metrics and utilization metrics for national comparison and evaluation.
The Compass PTN is a clinician-led, patient-focused partnership of more than 7,000 clinicians across Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Tina Halverson, nurse and director of physician operations for Phoebe Physicians, accepted the award on Phoebe’s behalf during a recent Compass PTN symposium in Atlanta.
The award comes with a small grant, which officials said would be used to help offset some of the costs associated with Phoebe’s participation in the TCPI program.
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