The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides relief to hard-working Utah families by doubling the standard deduction, expanding the child tax credit and simplifying the tax code. This is a step forward for Utahns!
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All primary care clinics of the Intermountain Medical Group honored for patient-centered care
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, December 20, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Intermountain Medical Group—the arm of Intermountain Healthcare that manages its clinics and employs physicians throughout Utah—recently announced that all 83 of its primary care clinics achieved National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognition as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs). Medical homes champion patient-centered care, and the NCQA has the most widely adopted medical home evaluation program in the country with more than 12,000 practices recognized.
Intermountain Medical Group is an early adopter of the medical home model in Utah and the Intermountain West, establishing medical homes for older adults more than 15 years ago, and expanding the model to all primary care clinics beginning in 2011. To earn recognition, which is valid for three years, each clinic has demonstrated the ability to consistently meet PCMH key elements:
1. Patient-centered, same-day access and clinical advice
2. Team-based care, enlisting patients and families as partners in decision-making
3. Population health management for disease prevention and early intervention
4. Care management by identifying and supporting patients with chronic conditions
5. Care coordination to support continuity and prevent sporadic care or gaps in care
6. Measurement of performance to enhance safety, clinical quality, and patient experience
These PCMH standards were established by the NCQA in coordination with the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Osteopathic Association.
According to Mark Briesacher, Chief Physician Executive & President of Intermountain Medical Group, “The work, and teamwork, led by our primary care, care management, and consultant teams have moved our clinics along this journey to better serve and care for patients and families. We are now well-positioned to achieve safer care, better clinical outcomes and experiences, and lower costs. 2017 has been a year of achievements for our primary care practices, with not only our medical home recognitions but also our significant progress in advancing team-based care models that support the integration of mental health in physical care. We are now focused on the next innovation, bringing together primary care, virtual specialty care, population health, homecare, and community health to better serve our patients, families, and communities.”
“Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology, and coordinated care focused on patients,” says NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that Intermountain Medical Group has the tools, systems, and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.”
For more information and to find clinics with NCQA PCMH recognition, visit http://recognition.ncqa.org.
About Intermountain Healthcare
Intermountain Healthcare is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 22 hospitals, a Medical Group with 180 clinics and 1,700 employed physicians and clinicians, a health plans division called SelectHealth, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare through high quality and sustainable costs. For more information about Intermountain, visit IntermountainHealthcare.org.
About NCQA
NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in healthcare. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers, and others make more informed healthcare choices.
Daron Cowley
Intermountain Healthcare
801-442-2834
email us here
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Seasons Greetings,
As we reflect on the 2017 Girls on the Run program, we want to thank you for your support, we can't RUN without you! During this busy time of year, thank you for reminding us of the true spirit of this season, as a time for giving generously, showing gratitude and expressing joy!
Before you rush off to enjoy the holidays with your family, a few reminders about our upcoming 2018 season:
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America's premier cold weather college football bowl game, the Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl, kicks off at 2PM MT on December 22, 2017 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Wyoming Cowboys take on the Central Michigan Chippewas. If you can't make it to the game, tune in to ESPN and watch it live. But, no matter where you are, show your spirit by adding the new Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl Facebook frame to your Facebook profile image. Just go to 'Update Profile Picture', click 'Add Frame' on the right and then choose the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl frame. Finish by clicking 'Add'.
For more information about the Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl click here.
It's going to be noisy in Boise for the 5th Annual New Year's Eve Idaho® Potato Drop. Start 2018 at one of the most 'spudtacular' parties in the country when a giant glowing potato drops in front of the Idaho State Capitol in Boise at midnight on December 31st. The festivities begin at 1PM and end at 1AM. Spend your evening eating, drinking, and dancing the night away. This year there are two major, must-see additions to the entertainment lineup. The first is the Big-Air Rail Jam, the first of its kind, cutting-edge snow park that combines crank pulleys, kickers, rails and a quarter pipe for some super frosty fun. The second is the Tuber Luge, a public high speed tube sled that is destined to add some adrenaline to your evening. A night sure to be full of fun the whole family can enjoy!
For more information about the New Year's Eve Idaho® Potato Drop click here.
Start your frosty winter mornings with Idaho® Potato Doughnut Holes with Salted Caramel Glaze. The aroma of fresh spudnuts and warm, melty salted caramel will be enough to get your mouth watering before you even take a bite. To learn how to make more Idaho® potato recipes visit the IPC YouTube page.
A: Traditional dipping sauces for fries contain spices and mayonnaise. However, folks are getting more creative, using sour cream, Greek yogurt and event fruit or vegetable salsas as the base. Once the base is decided, the flavor combinations are endless. We've tried everything from mango, peach, lime pickle and Sriracha cream sauce to more upscale options like Béarnaise sauce, ethnic peanut Thai sauce or red curry. Regional dipping sauces, especially when paired with lobster, shrimp, or fish for a fish and chips entrée, usually include the classic Old Bay Seasoning. A few finger-licking-good dips to try are sweet chili, buffalo sauce, or cool and refreshing ranch. For something totally different, toss the fries, roasted potatoes, chips or tots in a coating of Calabrian Chile paste.
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