Alliance has been selected as one of two clinics in North Carolina to pilot a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Transformation Initiative administered by the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NCAFCC).
NCAFCC has partnered with the Community Care of North Carolina network to assist with and The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation to fund the initiative, which provides technical support and a two-year grant of up to $50,000 per year!
NCAFCC evaluated 34 eligible member clinics for capability and interest in adopting PCMH transformation. After on-site visits and interviews with four of those clinics, only two were selected to move forward -- Alliance and Cape Fear Clinic in Wilmington.
The initiative provides technical support and a two-year grant of up to $50,000 year. As a pilot clinic, Alliance is committed to PCMH transformation and in obtaining PCMH Recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
What does it mean to be a Patient-Centered Medical Home?
Team-Based Care
Practice leadership
Care Team
Orientation & education of patient/family
Patient-Centered Access
Patient access to practice
Care continuity
Knowing & Managing your Patients
Data collection
Medication reconciliation
Evidence-based clinical decision support
Care Coordination
Managing labs
Tracking, managing pt. referrals
Care transitions
Care Management & Support
Identifying pts. for care management
Person- centered care plan built
QI & Performance Measures
Collecting & analyzing data
Setting goals
Improving practice performance
Sharing data
“Alliance has always intentionally focused on excellent and compassionate patient care from the first day we saw patients in January 2003. I believe strongly that this opportunity has been 15 years in the making. Every board member, staff and volunteer has contributed to our success and helped us live into our mission of providing comprehensive, compassionate quality medical care to a vulnerable population.
Kudos to ALL of you for your support and commitment to AMM!”