Integrated Care – Virginia Center for Health Innovation

Virginia’s State Innovation Model Design

The following video highlights the work of the Virginia Center for Health Innovation and its partners over the last year to develop a State Health Innovation Plan under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services State Innovation Model (SIM) initiative. A companion report summarizing this effort is available for download below.

Accountable Care Communities & DSRIP: Frequently Asked Questions

How is the development of Regional Accountable Care Communities (ACCs) being supported by Virginia’s State Innovation Model (SIM) grant?Over the SIM grant period (February 2015 – January 2016) the SIM staff team is convening regional stakeholders within Virginia’s five health planning regions to:Provide updates to stakeholders on the status and outcomes of the SIM planning […]

Virginia Awarded State Innovation Model Grant Funds

Over the past two years, the Virginia Center for Health Innovation staff and our partners have worked collaboratively to lay the groundwork for the Virginia Health Innovation Plan (VHIP). The VHIP's population health improvement initiatives are designed to transform Virginia health care and achieve the Triple Aim.Today we have an exciting update to share with our […]

Innovator Interview: Charles “Bud” Conklin, D.D.S.

Innovator: Charles "Bud" Conklin, DDSPositions: Chief, Dentistry, Carilion Clinic | Associate Professor and Thread Director, Virginia Tech-Carilion School of MedicineVHIN: Carilion is one of the first medical schools in the nation to include a case-based oral health curriculum component in its medical school. What was the impetus for the focus on oral health? CC: Most […]

Innovator Interview: David Coe

Innovator Name: David CoePosition: Executive Director, Colonial Behavioral HealthVHIN: What are some of the most promising approaches to the integration of behavioral health and primary care?I go straight to the concept of integrated care coordination. A particular strength of the behavioral health field is an ability to assist patients through the maze of services, providers, […]