The Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI), with support from the Elea Institute, is thrilled to introduce the Chronic Care Management Innovation Award, an 8-month initiative designed to empower Illinois-based palliative care organizations. This program aims to help participants diversify their services, enhance patient care, and drive sustainable revenue through the implementation of Chronic Care Management (CCM).

This is a unique opportunity for palliative care organizations to become pioneers in home-based care. Applications are open until March 31, 2025!




Eligibility Criteria:
  • Established community-based palliative care programs operating in one or more of the following Illinois counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Will, Winnebago
  • Certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) System currently in place or within 30 days of Innovation Award acceptance
  • Program provides 24/7 patient access to care, defined as offering on-call services including after-hours coverage, so the patient has access to clinical advice and guidance




Expectations:
  • Commitment at the C-Suite level to implement CCM upon the conclusion of the program, including necessary actions & deliverables to support a successful implementation
  • Adherence to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and guidelines
    • Interested programs are strongly encouraged to research CMS requirements for delivering CCM services to determine the program’s feasibility
  • Execute Participation Agreement and HCCI Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
  • Complete a Post-Engagement Survey
  • Complete Pre- and Post- Assessments to measure progress

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