aspire: a continuous quality improvement model for the improvement of patient population health

ASPIRE: A Continuous Quality Improvement Model for the Improvement of

Patient Population Health

MedBiquitous Annual Conference 2013

April 8-9, 2013Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Collaborative Scalable ModelImproving Patient adherence & Medicare Star Ratings

Adherence measure: Sustained over time

CECity’s case study: Pennsylvania Collaborative

Role Platform, connector and

converter

RoleInterventions

RoleMeasure provider

RoleHCP learner

RoleOrganization

Continuousmonthly

Reporting & incentive programs

CPI & incentives

Health PlanRole

Performance program

Health Plan RoleData provider

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ASPIRE Performance Benchmarking & Assessment

How do I Improve?

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• Universal Screening: Identify patients at high or moderate risk of non-adherence

• Motivational Interviewing (MI) Techniques: Pharmacists trained in MI techniques to facilitate positive relationships with at-risk patients and affect behavior change

• Targeted Resources: Links to online evidence based tools/education targeted at the PQA measures

Screening Brief Intervention (SBI)University of Pittsburgh

Aimed at improving professional practice to engage patients in medication adherence

ASPIRE ..Key Value Points and Success Demonstrated

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Questions & Discussion

Thank you

Annette D.Boyer,RPhCECity.comaboyer@cecity.com

Jan Pringle, PhDPERU, University of Pittsburghjlp127@pitt.edu