Regional Health Alliance Access to Care Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Grace Health Present: Susan Cook, IHP; Amy Davis, Summit Pointe; Thamary Diaz, Grace Health; Raymond Higbea (via conference call), Grand Valley State University; Cheryl Hinds, Grace Health; Bonnie Hogoboom, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging; Ian Pegg, MDHHS, Jamie Rugg, United Way - 2-1-1; Jennifer VanValkenburg, Regional Health Alliance; Briana Stuck, Regional Health Alliance Agenda Item 9:33 a.m Discussion I Welcome & Introductions: Jennifer VanValkenburg called the meeting to order 9:34 a.m II Review and approve September meeting minutes • Motion to approve minutes: Cheryl Hinds; Second: Susan Cook; Motion approved 9:35 a.m III IHP Data • Handout distributed by Susan Cook from IHP with the top 15 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) diagnosis codes from January to June of 2016 o Discussion on how to use this information o of the 15 are preventive o 45% is connected with back pain – possibly a need to connect with employers on this issue 9:44 a.m IV MI Connectz • Presentation by Bonnie Hogoboom from Region 3b on MIConnectz website o Elder Law of Michigan is the administrator of this website o This is an internet based program available on mobile apps and allows agencies to give referrals for their clients to other agencies The referring agency would receive the referral and be able to accept or deny o Over 25 agencies are currently enrolled in this program o Many concerns arose over HIPAA and confidentiality issues because of the information being relayed Elder Care Law has assured this is no issue However, due to health laws, concerns are still present o Help is needed in getting more agencies involved with this program Action Bonnie to bring HIPAA end user agreement to November meeting for group review Group encouraged to review website and voice any concerns or provide suggestions, directly to Elder Law 10:57 a.m V 2016 Goals & Action Plan • Unmet needs discussion – Priority areas – Tabled until November meeting due to time constraint 10:58 a.m VI Announcements/New Business • Raymond announced the annual Grand Rapids Aging Conference needs presenters for the 12th Annual Art & Science of Aging Conference The topic is “Creating an AgeFriendly Community.” The date is February 17, 2017 Please contact him ASAP VII Meeting adjourned 11:00 a.m Submitted by Briana Stuck 10/25/16 Next meeting: Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Grace Health