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BACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOFinal Episode: exploring value and primary care with Dr. Asaf Bitton In this special farewell episode of BACON, Heather and Mike welcome Dr. Asaf Bitton, keynote speaker for the upcoming MaineHealth ACO Value-Based Care Symposium on May 14. As Executive Director of Ariadne Labs and a leader in primary care innovation, Dr. Bitton shares insights from healthcare systems worldwide and discusses the evolving roles of primary care and specialists in risk-based models. Be on the lookout for our new podcast, Curbside Consult, in May!2025-03-0139 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOStatins Help Patients with DiabetesEndocrinologist Stephen Babirak, MD, joins Mike and Heather to discuss how statins can lower cardiovascular disease risk in patients with diabetes, vastly improving their outcomes and extending their lives.2025-01-0726 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOReducing Readmissions One Patient at a TimeLearn how care managers from the MaineHealth ACO and St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston are collaborating to increase communication between the hospital and primary care practices to reduce 30-day readmission rates.2024-12-0917 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOReducing MisdiagnosesMaineHealth Associate Chief Quality Officer Mark Parker, MD, joins Heather and Mike to discuss a promising care variation reduction project that uses the delivery of timely lab results as a lever to improve diagnosis accuracy.2024-09-0121 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOHelping Our Patients Age in PlaceEvidence suggests that older adults age more successfully when they’re able to stay in their homes or in their home communities. In this episode of BACON, we talk to gerontologist Dr. Heidi Wierman and healthy aging advocate Jess Maurer to learn how primary care providers can help their patients age in place safely and comfortably. They discuss strategies for working with individual patients and look at ways to engage with, and support, community-based efforts to support healthy aging. 2024-07-0125 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACORemarkable Benefits of HPV VaccinationThe HPV vaccine has been proven effective in preventing cancer but our vaccination rates could be higher. MaineHealth’s Dr. Melissa Keeport and Caroline Zimmerman discuss new guidelines and the role primary care can play in improving rates.2024-06-0115 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOA Symposium Sneak PeekOn May 22, the MaineHealth ACO will host the Working Together to Advance Value-Based Care symposium in Freeport, with health policy superstar Dr. Don Berwick headlining as keynote speaker. In this BACON episode, we take a deep dive into one of the symposium’s afternoon workshops. Focused on payment bundles for specialty care, the workshop will be led by our two podcast guests, Dr. James Powers and Sue Seekins.2024-05-0328 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOA Recipe for Reducing Length of StayIn less than a year, Southern Maine Health Care reduced length of stay by thirteen percent and saved the health system nearly four million dollars. MaineHealth Southern Region Associate Chief Medical Officer Michael Albaum, MD, led the effort and shares his “recipe” for success.2024-04-0126 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOOur New CMO Kendra Emery, DO Dr. Kendra Emery, the ACO’s Chief Medical Officer, providers her insights and plans for the organization and shares how her vision aligns with ACO priorities.2024-03-0117 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOPalliative Care Insights from Becca HutchinsonMaineHealth Medical Group Senior Director for Palliative Care Becca Hutchinson, MD, provides her unique and inspiring perspective on the role of palliative care in medicine today. Dr. Hutchinson recently helped to establish a stand-alone palliative care outpatient practice in Scarborough and is a leading advocate for increasing access to palliative care in northern New England.2024-02-0123 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACONatisa Dill on Patient Safety & Care VariationUnwarranted care variation is often discussed in terms of its impact on cost. But there’s another dimension to care variation that is perhaps more important: its impact on patient safety. In this episode, MaineHealth Medical Group’s VP for Quality and Safety, Natisa Dill, discusses variation’s profound impact on safety and steps to mitigate it.2024-01-0214 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOMemorial Hospital Improves Primary Care AccessOne of our most popular episodes of the last year featured an interview with Memorial’s Matt Dunn, DO, discussing his primary care team’s success in increasing patient access. We replay that interview this month, as access remains both a challenge and a priority.2023-12-0131 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOMHACO's Care Variation Reduction StrategiesThe reduction of unwarranted care variation has the potential to improve quality while reducing cost of care, which aligns perfectly with the principles of value-based care championed by the ACO. Join us as we explore MHACO’s dedicated focus on end-of-life care and transitions of care in our conversation with Carl DeMars, MD, chair of the MHACO board and VP for physician and APP services for MaineHealth’s Coastal Region.2023-11-0313 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOThe Latest MIPS & MSSP ResultsThe ACO’s Emily Levi reports MIPS and MSSP results for our participants and the financial implications.2023-10-0116 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOIntroducing Our New Annual ReportMHACO’s President Jen Moore introduces ours recently released 2022 Annual Report, highightig how ACO participants improved quality, reduced over-utilization, and generated substantial value-based care revenue through collaborative efforts among providers, care teams, administrators, and payer partners.2023-09-0116 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOExploring Physical LiteracyPediatric sports medicine physicians Michele LaBotz, MD, and Sarah Hoffman, DO, join us to introduce the concept of physical literacy and share resources that primary care providers can use to assess and improve the physical literacy of their pediatric patients.2023-08-0114 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOUncovering the Mysteries of HCCsIn the world of value-based care, there’s one set of diagnosis codes that carry much greater weight than all the rest: HCCs. What are HCCs and why are they so important? Scott Williams, MD, joins Heather and Mike with the answers.2023-07-0119 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOHealth Equity and Cultural CompetenceRyan Polly, MaineHealth’s VP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, joins Heather to explore aspects of health equity and the results of a cross-cultural competency assessment completed by hundreds of MaineHealth providers.2023-06-0115 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOReducing Unwarranted Care VariationReducing care variation is a strategic goal for both the MaineHealth ACO and the MaineHealth system during FY24 and beyond. The ACO’s chief operating officer, Shannon Banks, joins us to introduce initiatives that the ACO board has approved for addressing unwarranted variation in end-of-life care and transitions of care.2023-05-0112 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOSeeking Gender Equity in Healthcare LeadershipAlthough the healthcare workforce is overwhelmingly female, women are underrepresented in leadership roles. This month, Mike and Heather discuss this phenomenon with Gayle Capozzalo of the Equity Collaborative. A former executive at Yale New Haven Health, Gayle provides insights into the cause of the disparity and offers a leadership pathway for women.2023-04-0626 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOYes, We Can Improve Primary Care AccessMaineHealth Regional CMO for the Western Region Matt Dunn, DO, shares how Memorial Hospital dramatically increased access to primary care over the last several years, improving both patient and provider satisfaction in the process.2023-03-0131 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOConfronting Concerns About Medicare AdvantageRecent news coverage has revealed abuses of the Medicare Advantage program and caused some providers to express concerns about participating in it. In this extended episode, LincolnHealth’s Tim Goltz, MD, joins us to discuss the ethics of the ACO’s and MaineHealth’s approach to the program and the sometimes difficult path toward realizing the promise of value-based care.   2023-01-1734 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOExciting Changes to the Quality Heat MapThe ACO’s Laura Larssen joins Heather and Mike to discuss measures that have just been added to the MHACO Quality Heat Map, including a first-ever health disparity measure.2022-12-0121 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOProvider Wellness & Great ACO PerformanceMaineHealth ACO President Jennifer Moore shares the latest quality and financial results from the ACO’s participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Plus, the MaineHealth Medical Group’s new chief wellness officer, Christine Hein, MD, on current and future efforts to address provider wellness and burnout.2022-11-0120 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOFunding Innovation with Shared SavingsMHACO Chief Medical Officer Rob Chamberlin, MD, announces the innovation projects that the ACO is funding this year through a special allocation of shared savings. Also, we meet Heather Ward, MD, BACON’s new co-host!2022-10-0116 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOCommunity Health Workers & a Fond FarewellMarin Johnson, Dr. Katie Sharp and Dr. Renee Wolf join us to discuss the role community health workers are playing in preventive medicine. Also, co-host Julie Grosvenor, MD, reflects on the role of the ACO and the podcast as she prepares to leave the show.2022-09-0116 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACONew AWV Tools & Childhood Obesity PreventionRob Chamberlin, MD, the CMO of the MaineHealth ACO, introduces new tools available to MaineHealth providers and practices to help plan and complete Medicare annual wellness visits. Plus, Carrie Gordon, MD, updates us on the Let’s Go childhood obesity prevention program.2022-08-0116 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOMA Star Ratings & Precise DocumentationAs the ACO prepares to enter into two-sided risk contracts with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, we bring you two relevant interviews from previous episodes. The first features the ACO’s Lauren Purcell on the intricacies of MA plan star ratings; the second features Brett Loffredo, MD on improving the precision of clinical documentation.2022-07-0119 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBBCH Gender Clinic & Annual Synchronized PrescribingMMP's Caitlin Costigan on using annual synchronized prescribing to improve med adherence; Plus, tips on caring for transgender youth and LGBTQ+ patients.2022-06-0821 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOMHACO Annual Report & Access to CareMaineHealth ACO President Jen Moore provides highlights from the organization’s recently released annual report, showing strong performance in 2021. Plus, Carol Zechman, Kimberly Beaudoin and Kate Herrick join Julie and Mike to celebrate 20 years of MaineHealth Access to Care’s service to Maine’s most vulnerable populations.2022-05-0216 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOCoding Tips & Medical EducationPrimary care provider Samuel Ferguson, DO, discusses the importance of accurate HCC coding and shares some tips for making improvements. Robert Bing You, MD, and Leah Mallory, MD, introduce Maine Medical Center’s Department of Medical Education, which offers innovative training to providers inside and outside the MaineHealth system.2022-04-0121 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOToward a New Primary Care Payment ModelMaineHealth ACO Chief Medical Officer Rob Chamberlin, MD, discusses the experiences of Maine practices taking part in the inaugural year of Medicare's Primary Care First value-based reimbursement model.2022-03-0116 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOACO Performance & Operations UpdateMaineHealth ACO Chief Operating Officer Shannon Banks shares new performance results and introduces a sophisticated new data analysis report. Also, Ansar Hassan, MD, on MMC's Mitral Center of Excellence. 2022-02-0324 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOPhysicians Cope with COVIDPhysicians from across Maine report how they’re dealing with the ongoing and intensifying pandemic, both professionally and personally. Listen for diverse insights from Franklin’s Ross Isacke, DO; MaineHealth Medical Group’s Donald Medd, MD; self-employed provider Kathryn Galbraith, MD; and Waldo’s Heather Ward, MD.2022-01-0526 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOMH Medical Group President Aileen MickeyOver the past six months, Aileen Mickey, MD, MHA, has been leading the development of the MaineHealth Medical Group, Northern New England’s largest multi-specialty medical group. Aileen joins us to discuss her vision for the group and priorities for the year to come.2021-12-0123 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACONext Day Joint Replacement plus ACA Open EnrollmentMMP orthopedic surgeons George Babikian, MD, and Adam Rana, MD, discuss the remarkable success they’ve had whittling down joint replacement recovery times. Plus, how to help patients enroll in the ACA marketplace health insurance plans.2021-11-0117 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOClinical Documentation & Pediatric Behavioral HealthAccurate and precise clinical documentation matters now more than ever. Brett Loffredo, MD, tells us why. Plus, Amy Mayhew, MD and Melissa Keeport, MD on a training and consultation project to help PCPs better address pediatric behavioral health.2021-10-0122 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOSharing in SuccessParticipants in the ACO will receive millions of dollars in shared savings this year. That’s thanks to excellent performance in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The ACO’s chief operating officer, Shannon Banks, provides the details. Also, Ross Feller, MD, is generating savings of his own by moving hand surgery out of the operating room. We learn how.2021-09-0118 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOWhat's the Point of an ACO, Anyway?Our summer vacation episode features two popular stories from the past. First, we offer a reminder of what accountable care organizations do and why they do it. Second, we explore the advantages of telescribes with PenBay’s Brad Samojla, DPM.2021-08-0112 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACONew MaineHealth CEO Andy MuellerNew MaineHealth CEO Andy Mueller, MD, shares his first impressions of the organization and his priorities going forward. Plus, Peggy Pennoyer, MD, and Don Endrizzi, MD, reflect on their experiences as volunteer COVID vaccinators.2021-07-0118 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACONat'l Healthcare Policy & Local Primary Care Access ImprovementMaineHealth ACO President Jen Moore talks to federal policy expert Blair Childs about the Biden Administration’s healthcare policy priorities, including telehealth and value-based care. Also, Memorial Hospital CMO Matt Dunn, MD, reports on a successful effort to increase primary care access in the North Conway area.2021-06-0115 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOA Peek Inside the ACO's New Annual ReportMaineHealth ACO Chief Medical Officer Rob Chamberlin, MD, joins us to reveal some of the fresh data readers will find in the ACO’s newly released annual report. Also, we talk to Andy Russ, MD, LincolnHealth’s VP for Medical Affairs, about his success keeping his regional medical community informed and connected during the pandemic.2021-05-0117 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOWhy Star Ratings MatterOn the surface, Medicare Advantage Star Ratings simply allow consumers to compare the quality of Medicare Advantage insurance plans. But deeper down, Star Ratings also drive a complex financial system that includes incentives for providers. The ACO’s Lauren Purcell explains. Also, Maine Behavioral Healthcare’s Ted Logan, MD, on adapting substance use treatment to the new pandemic-driven reality.2021-04-0118 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOThe ACO's Latest Performance ResultsMaineHealth ACO President Jennifer Moore reports on final cost, quality and utilization results from value-based contracts that settled in 2020. Also, LincolnHealth’s Timothy Goltz, MD, on the power of poetry to improve meetings.2021-03-0115 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACODora Mills Answers COVID Vaccine QuestionsDora Anne Mills, MD, MaineHealth’s chief health improvement officer and former director of the Maine CDC, answers providers’ questions about vaccine availability and distribution in Maine (interview recorded on 1/25/21). Also, we explore a successful effort to establish “age-friendly care” at Maine Medical Center.2021-01-2932 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACONew Clinical Documentation GuidesThe ACO has released Basics and Beyond, a series of clinical documentation guides that provide condition-specific advice on precision coding. In this episode, the ACO’s Eiren Menhennitt introduces the guides. Also, Dr. Scot Remick discusses new opportunities for Maine patients to participate in clinical trials.2021-01-0113 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOInnovating Primary Care PaymentNext month, more than two dozen primary care practices participating in the ACO will join Primary Care First, a new Medicare program that uses a population-based payment model. Amol Navathe, MD, PhD, a health policy researcher and expert in the model, joins us to discuss. Also, MMC’s Gary Hochheiser, MD, introduces the MATRIx program, an effort to streamline the evaluation and care of patients with lung imaging findings.    2020-12-0123 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOOur Medicare Shared Savings Program ResultsMaineHealth ACO Chief Medical Officer Rob Chamberlin, MD, joins Julie and Mike to explore financial and quality results just in from the 2019 performance year of the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Plus, Maine Behavioral Healthcare’s Mary Jean Mork discusses an innovative partnership between psychiatry and primary care. 2020-11-0114 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOA Medicare Reimbursement IncreaseWith MaineHealth ACO President Jen Moore, Julie and Mike discuss the link between ACO participants’ performance in the Medicare Incentive-based Payment System (MIPS) and a bump in Medicare reimbursement. Also, Julie talks with Rob Doiron, MD, a Sanford native who has returned to his hometown to begin his general surgery career.2020-10-0116 minPodcast – The Race to Value Podcast™Podcast – The Race to Value Podcast™Ep 8 – Creating a Culture of Improvement and Innovation, with Jen Moore MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (MHACO) serves a uniquely heterogeneous population that is spread across coastal, rural, and urban communities with multiple different cultural components. And they serve the oldest population of all states in the Union! The organization’s ED utilization in its early years was historically around 775 visits per thousand – a significantly high number when compared to other ACOs in the country which were well below 700. At the same time, the ACO was about 10% lower than other ACOs in providing primary care services. Find out how MaineHealth was able to implement a Value Oversight Committee, leverage tech...2020-09-1449 minEp 8 – Creating a Culture of Improvement and Innovation, with Jen Moore MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (MHACO) serves a uniquely heterogeneous population that is spread across coastal, rural, and urban communities with multiple different cultural components. And they serve the oldest population of all states in the Union! The organization’s ED utilization in its early years was historically around 775 visits per thousand – a significantly high number when compared to other ACOs in the country which were well below 700. At the same time, the ACO was about 10% lower than other ACOs in providing primary care services. Find out how MaineHealth was able to implement a Value Oversight Committee, leverage tech...2020-09-1449 minThe Race to Value PodcastThe Race to Value PodcastEp 8 – Creating a Culture of Improvement and Innovation, with Jen Moore MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (MHACO) serves a uniquely heterogeneous population that is spread across coastal, rural, and urban communities with multiple different cultural components. And they serve the oldest population of all states in the Union! The organization’s ED utilization in its early years was historically around 775 visits per thousand – a significantly high number when compared to other ACOs in the country which were well below 700. At the same time, the ACO was about 10% lower than other ACOs in providing primary care services. Find out how MaineHealth was able to implement a Value Oversight Committee, leverage tech...2020-09-1449 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOInnovation Grant WinnersWe announce the projects that won innovation grants from the MaineHealth ACO this year and take a close look at one of them, an effort led by Maine Medical Partners dermatologist Elizabeth Seiverling, MD, to train and engage primary care providers in early detection of skin cancers.2020-09-0108 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOFinding Community Resources & Curbside VaccinationMaineHealth introduces a new searchable database of local socio-economic assistance programs and a LincolnHealth pediatric practice quickly stands up a curbside vaccination program during the pandemic.2020-08-1113 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACORace and Two Kinds of PerformanceThis episode features commentary from co-hosts Dr. Julie Grosvenor and Dr. Mike Clark on racial inequity, a look at positive utilization performance numbers from the ACO's annual report and an interview with MidCoast Hospital physicians who've been performing together in a rock band for 20 years.2020-07-0813 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOThe Telehealth GenieCMS Administrator Seema Verma said recently that the “genie is out of the bottle” when it comes to telehealth. So, how will telehealth change the nature of medical practice? How should providers prepare? In this episode, co-host Mike Clark, MD poses those questions and more to telehealth expert Danielle Louder of the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center. 2020-06-0219 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOResuming In-Person CareJoin us to explore how MaineHealth plans to resume in-person care for non-COVID patients with time-sensitive conditions, learn about a new resiliency-building Project ECHO session for providers and hear about new “coding cards” to help specialists increase the precision of their clinical documentation. Guests: Cheryl Liechty, MD; Steve DiGiovanni, MD; Stacey Ouellette; Joel Wirth, MD; Eiren Menhennitt. We’d love your suggestions for news stories and provider profiles. Email us at bacon@mmc.org.2020-05-1122 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOUncertainty and GratitudeTwo primary care physicians share personal reflections on the pandemic in Maine so far – private practices overcoming financial uncertainty, gratitude for colleagues, the impostor syndrome, camaraderie and coming out the other side. With host Mike Clark, MD and guest Rob Chamberlin, MD.2020-04-0718 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOPatient Experience & Choosing SNFsRecently, the media picked up on a report issued by HealthGrades and MGMA that ranked Maine doctors last in a “patient sentiment” survey. Mike and Julie discuss this finding and other aspects of patient experience with Omar Hasan, MD, MaineHealth’s chief quality and safety officer. Also, Heidi Wierman, MD, introduces the 2020 Skilled Nursing Facility Index, a tool from the ACO to help providers, discharge planners, families and patients identify the most appropriate SNF for post-discharge care. We’d love your suggestions for news stories and provider profiles. Email us at bacon@mmc.org.2020-03-0119 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBig Changes at the TopIn this special episode, Mike and Julie interview the incoming and outgoing presidents of the ACO. Plus, Kristen Silvia, MD, updates us on MaineHealth’s integrated medication assisted treatment (iMAT) program for patients with opioid use disorder. We’d love your suggestions for news stories and provider profiles. Email us at bacon@mmc.org.2020-02-0117 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOHow We Did in 2019The MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization works with providers to improve the quality and lower the cost of care. So, what kind of success did providers and the ACO see in 2019? Julie and Mike discuss. Also, Amanda Powell, MD applies shared decision making to increasing colorectal cancer screening among diverse patients and Sarah Shepherd, MD compares her roles as ED clinician and improv actor. Hey! We want your suggestions for news stories and provider profiles. Email us at bacon@mmc.org.2020-01-0217 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOWhat's the Point of an ACO, Anyway?Julie and Mike get back to basics and discuss why accountable care organizations exist. Also, Kathryn Galbraith, MD talks about making the most of payer incentives and Janet Fowle, MD, encourages providers to volunteer at one of Maine’s most celebrated summer camps. Have a suggestion for a Meaty Topic? Know a provider who would be good to interview for our Sizzle or Chewing the Fat segments?  Email us at bacon@mmc.org.2019-12-0119 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACONovember 2019: Medicare Imaging Regulation, Shirley Frederick, Nicole DonahueJulie and Mike discuss new Medicare rules and procedure for ordering advanced imaging, Sanford primary care physician Shirley Frederick talks about her practice’s pilot to increase screening for early signs of dementia and Franklin Health Pediatrics provider Nicole Donahue introduces her practice’s efforts to directly address food insecurity among patients and families. Have a suggestion for BACON? Email us at bacon@mmc.org.2019-11-0117 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOOctober 2019: Dr. Greg Leach, Dr. Rob Chamberlin, Medicare AdvantageLearn why MaineHealth is getting into Medicare Advantage plans and what it means for providers, hear how an ancient Chinese movement practice is helping patients recover mobility, meet our new CMO. Have a suggestion for BACON? Email us at mailto:bacon@mmc.org.2019-10-0115 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOSeptember 2019: Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhardt, Dr. Doug Sawyer, Quality MeasuresJulie and Mike respond to provider questions about the ACO’s quality measures, Elizabeth Eisenhardt discusses engaging residents in quality improvement and Doug Sawyer reflects on his role as volunteer cardiologist at the Greater Portland Health community center. Have a suggestion for BACON? Email us at mailto:bacon@mmc.org.2019-09-0314 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOAugust 2019: Dr. Brad Samojla, Dr. Nicole Cherbuliez, from PHO to ACOThis month's topics range from the joys of telescribes to a brief history of the evolution of the ACO to running the Boston marathon at age 50.2019-08-0115 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOJuly 2019: Dr. Kate Herlihy, Dr. Patty Cantlin, Where to Go for CareReducing ED utilization is the subject of two segments this month. In our Meaty Topic, Mike and Julie introduce the ACO’s Where to Go for Care infographic designed to help patients decide when to go to the ED. In The Sizzle, Kate Herlihy reviews her successful initiative to reduce pediatric ED visits in western Maine. And, for a little variety, Julie takes us outside to visit Patty Cantlin’s patient garden at Maine Nephrology Associates. Have a suggestion for BACON? Email us at bacon@mmc.org.2019-07-0115 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOJune 2019: Dr. Eric Worthing, Dr. Rifat Zaidi, Clinical DocumentationA girls’ school in rural Pakistan, hypertension control at LincolnHealth and better clinical documentation: all in this episode.2019-06-0415 minBACON from the MaineHealth ACOBACON from the MaineHealth ACOMay 2019: Dr. Rob Merrill, Dr. Dave Johnson, MSSPJulie and Mike discuss the ACO's future with the Medicare Shared Savings Program and impact on providers. Dr. Rob Merrill reveals how he hit all the ACO quality targets in 2018 and Dr. Dave Johnson reports on his medical mission to rural India. 2019-04-2415 minLove Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa BelisleLove Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa BelisleDr. Betsy Johnson, president & CEO of MaineHealth Accountable Care OrganizationBetsy Johnson is president and CEO of MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization. With over 17 years of experience in healthcare leadership and 20 years of clinical practice experience in internal medicine, Dr. Johnson brings to the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) her passion for building and supporting a community model of health care that is value-based, integrated, and patient-centered. Through teamwork and partnership across the health system, she has helped facilitate the transition of the MMC Physician-Hospital Organization (PHO), Community Physicians of Maine (CPM) into an integrated ACO advocating for a culture of accountable care, provider engagement, transparency, and achievement of the Quadruple...2017-11-0900 min