Is Telehealth here to Stay? Telehealth Before and During the Pandemic
Over the past few months the country is increasingly becoming aware of the term Telehealth, a phrase that just over two months ago might only have been used by medical professionals. Today, “video visits” are common and offer people interaction with their providers from the comfort and safety of their homes. COVID-19 redefined the typical […]
June Stakeholders Meeting Recap
On June 12, 2020 Care Compass Network held their quarterly June Stakeholders meeting virtually. CCN’s Population Health Department began the webinar with a walk through of a few preliminary results from their evaluation of the DSRIP program. The team also provided a framework for how this information can be used as we move beyond DSRIP. […]
Employee Spotlight: Wayne Teris, MD, CPE, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Wayne Teris, Chief Medical Officer for Care Compass Network, recently received his Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential from the American Association for Physician Leadership. He encourages others to do the same. Due to rapid shifts in the healthcare landscape, with the transition to value-based payment and emphasis on social determinants of health, Dr. Teris […]
Care Compass Network: June eNewsletter
Read about Care Compass news and updates, DSRIP projects, upcoming events, employment opportunities, as well as updates on NYS Department of Health as it relates to DSRIP. Click here to view the June eNewsletter.
Care Compass Network Announces Awardees from the Second Round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Assistance Program
In early May, Care Compass Network (CCN) announced the second round of their COVID-19 Telehealth Assistance Program. This program was developed during the global coronavirus pandemic as another way to support the local community, consisting of clinical care, behavioral health, and other community organizations, transition to remote work. On May 15, 2020 CCN announced that […]
Local Nonprofits Lend Helping Hands
In late March 2020, The Arc of Madison Cortland and Oswego Industries began sewing masks for local health care providers and essential businesses. Starting out 4 weeks ago, their goal was to make 10,000 masks. They never dreamed they would have surpassed that goal, and are now hoping to make 30,000 masks. The two nonprofits […]
Making Work-from-Home Work
Working from home was seen as a luxury that some employees were afforded. With the recent public health pandemic, millions of professionals were thrown into uncharted territory. Needing to quickly learn how to maintain a normal work day, how to connect with co-workers, family and friends remotely, and managing homeschooling for their children. For Amanda […]
Care Compass Network Awards $2 Million in Grants to Local Organizations
In November 2019, Care Compass Network (CCN) released the application for the 5th round of Innovation Funding, a program which was developed to create an opportunity for organizations across the Southern Tier to creatively transform the delivery of health care, improve health outcomes, and the overall experience with a target at underserved community residents. Through […]
Care Compass Network Provides COVID-19 Telehealth Assistance Program
In an effort to support the local community during the current coronavirus pandemic, Care Compass Network (CCN) was pleased to announced a funding opportunity for clinical care, behavioral health, and other community organizations to help them implement HIPAA Compliant Telehealth Video Conferencing technologies. On April 17, 2020 CCN announced that over $400,000 was awarded to […]
Influencing Population Health with Care Management Platforms
CCN Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Kennis, IT Director Rebecca Kennis first joined Care Compass Network (CCN) in 2015 as the Compliance Officer. She always knew she wanted to be part of the CCN IT team. “At first, we didn’t have an IT department but within nine months, there were eventually two of us, followed by a […]