MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SAFE NET

MS Health Safe Net at National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Partner Conference! We’re proud to represent Mississippi at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Partners conference in Seattle, WA! ? Monday: Joseph Grice, Director of Operations, shared insights on the panel “Health Centers in Value-Based Payment Models.” ? Tuesday: MICHAEL EDWARDS, Director of Training and Quality, highlighted our HCCN’s work in UDS+ preparation through Data Hygiene Roundtable sessions over the past two years. ? In attendance: Jill Bishop, HCCN Board Chair, lending her leadership to the conversation. #MSHealthSafeNet #HCCN #NACHCPartners #ValueBasedCare #UDSPlus #CHCPartner24

??Data Hygiene Roundtable Success: Empowering Mississippi Health Centers for UDS+ Excellence??? On November 14, 2024, Mississippi Health Safe Net (MHSN) hosted another impactful Data Hygiene Roundtable, led by MICHAEL EDWARDS, MHSN’s Director of Training and Quality. This engaging session welcomed 25 participants from 13 health centers across the state, including 11 MHSN members.? ?? Event Highlights: - Attendees participated in interactive UDS quality table quizzes (Tables 6A, 6B, and 7), competing for door prizes. Real-time responses sparked deeper discussions, especially when a majority answered incorrectly.?? - The Mississippi Department of Health's MIIX team joined virtually to provide updates on the immunization interface project, supporting health centers in advancing immunization data-sharing capabilities.?? - Later in the day, Jillian Maccini led a robust Q&A session addressing questions from October's UDS training and offering clarity on new concerns raised during the event.? ?? Primary Focus: This roundtable aimed to ensure health centers are accurately documenting quality measures, laying a strong foundation for UDS+ reporting. ??? Looking Ahead: Participants expressed interest in a follow-up meeting in February 2025, after EHB submissions, to continue preparing for 2025 UDS reporting.? ?? A big thank-you to all who attended and contributed to the success of this event! Together, we’re driving quality improvements and setting the stage for better outcomes across Mississippi.? #UDSModernization #DataHygiene #UDSReporting #QualityImprovement #MississippiHealthSafeNet #RegionIVHCCN #HCCN

?? **MS Health Safe Net Congratulates Six Mississippi CHCs on Earning HRSA’s 2024 UDS+ Early Adopter Badge!** ??? We are thrilled to recognize the following Community Health Centers for their outstanding commitment to advancing UDS+ implementation in 2024:? ?? **Central Mississippi Health Services**?? ?? **Coastal Family Health Center, Inc.**?? ?? **DELTA HEALTH CENTER INC.**?? ?? **G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center**?? ?? **Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center**?? ?? **Mantachie Rural Health Care**? This badge honors health centers that participated in HRSA’s voluntary UDS+ program (cohorts 1 & 2 of 2023) and submitted:?? ? **UDS+ Onboarding Form**?? ? **Data directly or through a Health IT vendor**? We are proud of these health centers for leading the way in data-driven care and contributing to a more connected, efficient healthcare future.? #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityHealthCenters #UDSPlus #DataExcellence #MississippiHealthCare #HCCN

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We are excited to announce Michael will be speaking at the 2024 NACHC Partner Conference. What an honor to have been selected as a presenter! Join us! #CHCpartner24

Join us for this free webinar next month where Dr. Irene Stafford, OB/GYN from the University of Texas Houston Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center will share a presentation focused on using common place EHR technology to increase STI and HIV testing.?

New update available! View the latest legislative and regulatory updates for Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee! These updates are regularly compiled CCHP for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region. https://buff.ly/3TuLAbM

NEW BLOG: Rural communities face unique healthcare challenges, such as limited access to medical facilities and a lack of specialized care, making it difficult for residents to manage their health effectively. Our recent blog post discusses the role of telehealth and Community Health Workers in these rural communities!

Community Health Center Association of Mississippi holds its annual UDS In-Person Training Today in Hattiesburg, MS! There was an incredible turnout with over 90 attendees representing 19 health centers from across Mississippi! The training focused on preparing for the calendar year 2024 UDS reporting requirements, equipping participants with the latest insights and tools to ensure accurate and timely submissions. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this essential session—your dedication to quality reporting helps strengthen the impact of community health centers across the state! MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SAFE NET assists health centers with UDS reporting throughout the year and during submission time. Let us know how we can assist your center! #UDSTraining #CommunityHealth #MississippiHealth

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