Improving Population Health through Effective Public-Private Partnerships LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, MD, MPH Director, DC DOH October 27, 2015

Agenda Common Ground Accomplishments to Date Future Opportunities

What is Health? “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” World Health Organization

What is Public Health “Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals” World Health Organization

Public Health Core Functions and Essential Services

What is Population Health? “Population health is the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group” Kindig D, Stoddart G. What is population health? American Journal of Public Health 2003 Mar;93(3):380-3

Determinants of Health Policies & Programs 50% =

Accomplishments Investments in capital projects – $70m to support 14 health centers since 2005 – $21m to support enhanced emergency department services Health Professional Loan Repayment Program – Providing support currently to 19 sites 19 primary care, 6 oral health, 5 behavioral health providers

Accomplishments Improved collaboration between BoMed and BoD and PCO to inform MUAs and HPSAs – 3 RD cycle of data collection from physicians regarding practice information during license renewal Primary care providers achieving Patient Centered Medical Home designation

Accomplishments Public and private investment in electronic health records and health information technology infrastructure Increased insurance coverage through state health benefit exchange, DC Health Link, and Medicaid expansion

Accomplishments Awarded State Innovation Model Design Award DC Million Hearts Learning Collaborative Increased integration of primary care with behavioral and dental heath services

Future Opportunities Operationalize and align PCMH efforts – Align QI projects with critical community health challenges – Standardize quality metrics – Promote PCMH as the place for patients to receive all health services and end fragmented care DOH supports innovation, DHCF sustains models that improve health outcomes, health care quality, lower cost, and improve patient experience of care

Future Opportunities School Health Services Assessment – Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community Formerly Coordinated School Health Perinatal Health Outcomes

Thank you! LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, MD,