To prepare for changes implied in ACA, MNM elevated strategies around primary care succession planning and recruitment. A partnership with a local FQHC and an independent community hospital formed a primary care network that acquired HRSA funding to increase access to care and chronic care management programs. This resulted in multiple PCMH designations and increased program development for the diabetic population. The network expanded in 2014 to include an FQHC partner and was awarded a three-year HRSA grant for the development of behavioral services in the primary care setting. An aggressive heart and vascular business plan included regional outreach; exclusive service contracts with community-based hospitals; and a mobile diagnostics van for rural outreach. Key to survival and sustainability is timely access to daily management reports. Aggressive management and operational plans have been developed.

This webinar will focus on strategies that are assuring the sustainability and growth of MNM and that may benefit other communities facing similar challenges.