Partnering with the Oregon ACO to increase value

27 Nov 2016

By: Bahaa Wanly, COO and VP Salem Health Medical Group

 

Because Salem Health is committed to value-based care, we belong to the Oregon Accountable Care Organization (ACO) to increase value for our patients. Building these partnerships is vital to our success, and having integrated electronic health records is a critical aspect.

Last year we developed infrastructure to support the ACO. Next, we’ll identify the “ways and means” to support our partners, which include enhancements in electronic health systems. As this develops, we look forward to sharing details.  In the meantime, we are:

• Joining forces with Salem Clinic on Community Connect;
• Partnering with WVP to provide an imaging interface for providers; and
• Working with WVP on a new interoperability framework tool that will greatly improve data sharing, called Carequality.  

To learn more or explore this option, contact Leah Mitchell, Chief Information Officer at Leah.mitchell@salemhealth.org.