BPHC is pleased to announce that three nursing homes have been selected to implement six-month pilot programs aimed at connecting clinical and community providers to improve post-acute care for patients in the Bronx. They are: Centers Health Care (Community-based referral project) Grand Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Combined telemedicine/telepsychiatry project) […]
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Connecting Our Community to Care
It is estimated that there are more than 70,000 eligible people in our PPS who do not utilize available healthcare services including primary care and health insurance. Lack of time and concerns about cost, privacy or missing work can keep people from addressing their health issues early or making a […]
Data Exchange Incentive Program (DEIP) Extended to September 2018
The NYS Department of Health, with support from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, established the Data Exchange Incentive Program (DEIP) to help providers pay the costs of participating in the state’s health information exchange (HIE). Incentive funding is up to $13,000 per organization. Through DEIP, providers can connect […]
“Social Determinants and the Law” Training Helps Connect Patients to Legal Services
BPHC’s fall training series is underway, including our newest training — Social Determinants and the Law — where we have received excellent feedback from participants who have found the information and materials to be especially valuable in helping their patients. Many of the social and environmental conditions affecting our community […]
BPHC Innovation Fund Award Recipients Advance Health and Wellness in the Bronx
BPHC announced that nine member organizations were selected as its Innovation Fund award recipients to pilot new programs and initiatives that help improve the health and wellness of Bronx community members. The organizations are: Acacia Network, ArchCare, BronxWorks, The Institute for Family Health, Mary Mitchell Family & Youth Center, Northwest […]