NOVEMBER 9, 2021 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Connecting our Communities: Implementing a statewide, closed-loop referral system to address Social Determinants of Health
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Place: Cisco WebEx
Heath Current teamed with AHCCCS and, in collaboration with 2-1-1 Arizona operated by Solari, are implementing a single, statewide closed-loop referral system called CommunityCares to address social determinants of health (SDOH) needs in Arizona. This new technology platform is designed to connect healthcare and community service providers to streamline the referral process, foster easier access to vital services and provide confirmation when social services are delivered. Learn more about the program, its goals, features, and the progress thus far, including how and when health information may be shared with AHCCCS-registered community service agencies (CSAs)—a registered health care provider type in Arizona, as well as community based organization (CBOs) in compliance with state and federal health information laws, like HIPAA.
Speaker Biographies:
Dana Flannery is the Senior Policy Advisor for AHCCCS and Assistant Director of the Division of Community Advocacy and Intergovernmental Relations (DCAIR). As senior policy advisor to the director of AHCCCS, Dana Flannery serves as a conduit between the agency’s divisions and the executive team, and a source of guidance for the agency’s director, two deputy directors, and chief medical officer. As assistant director of DCAIR, Dana oversees the AHCCCS Office of Individual and Family Affairs, the Office of Human Rights, the agency’s intergovernmental/tribal relations and communications team, and several other committees and councils. Dana brings more than seventeen years of experience in the behavioral health field, ten of which have been with the State of Arizona. During that time, she has become a leader in public health policy for a wide variety of populations. With colleagues, she helped to develop the Arizona Peer Advancement Career Academy as well as several advocacy training courses, led stakeholder engagement for major agency initiatives, and assisted in health policy development that has a direct impact on members. Dana is a graduate of Arizona State University.
Kathryn Greene is the Privacy Officer for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As the Privacy Officer, she ensures AHCCCS’s compliance with HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and other federal and state privacy laws. Kathryn has over 18 years’ experience as a Privacy Officer, having previously served as the Chief Privacy Officer for the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Privacy Officer and System Security Officer for the Arizona Department of Child Safety prior to her position with AHCCCS five years ago.
Andrew Terech is the Director of Social Determinants of Health for Health Current, Arizona’s Health Information Exchange. He is a licensed associate counselor and has over 13 years of experience working in various leadership roles in behavioral healthcare and integrated healthcare settings. His passion for helping people led him to Health Current where he is leading a team to implement a statewide SDOH referral program aimed at improving access to vital social services.
Due to the current social distancing recommendations, this program will be held via video conference through Cisco WebEx. This program will be $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
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