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 Caring for Patients Comes First
Central Massachusetts Independent Physician Association (CMIPA) in Worcester is the area’s largest multi-specialty clinically integrated physician group not affiliated with a hospital. With over 200 member physicians, we care for half of the area’s patients. Formed in 1998, our mission is to advance the independent practice of medicine, and we believe that more choices for physicians and patients lead to better care. Our physicians, with privileges at UMass Memorial Health Care and Saint Vincent Hospital, are dedicated to the delivery of personalized, high-quality, cost-effective care.
Read more about contracts with payers.
HPHC Awards CMIPA 2008 Clinical Quality Grant to implement the Patient Centered Medical Home Concept in the Management of Depression, Diabetes and High Cholesterol.
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CMIPA Named to 2007 “Physician Group Honor Roll”
To warrant this status, CMIPA exceeded the national 90th percentile published by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in 9 out of eleven 11 preventive and chronic care measures for adult honors or 4 out of 5 preventive and chronic care measures for pediatric honors.
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CMIPA Launches A New Web-Based Medical Reporting System
CMIPA has implemented a “home-grown data warehouse” that identifies patients in need of interventions such as mammograms, other screening tests, and medication changes that are overdue.
To learn more about this system, please click here.
 Investing in Technology
We are committed to helping our members implement computerized medical systems that improve patient safety in their practices. To realize this, we are providing grants for our members and arranging for automated systems to be installed at no cost, such as our new data warehouse system, a web-based scheduling center, and comprehensive online patient education.
Read more about advanced technology initiatives.
Achieving Accolades for Quality
 CMIPA is consistently recognized for our high-quality care. In 2004, 2005, and 2007 we received the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Quality Honor Award, and in 2005 we received the Tufts Health Plan Blue Ribbon designation for "value care". Our member physicians have been recognized in 2005, 2006 and 2007 by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners for exceeding the Central Massachusetts rates for their performance in the areas of depression, asthma management in children, well-child visits, comprehensive diabetes care, and breast cancer screening. In addition, in 2007 they were also recognized for exceeding the Central Massachusetts rates in the areas of adult bronchitis, cardiovascular care, and management of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Read more about CMIPA achievements.
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MMS CME Educational Opportunities
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Massachusetts Medical Law Report Quarterly Risk Management CME Series based on articles from the Massachusetts Medical Law Report also includes summaries and risk management strategies.
· Dealing with Difficult Patients*
· A New Kind of Bedside Manner: The Rise of Apology Policies
*home study CME also available, for a copy please email continuingeducation@mms.org or call 800 322-2303 X7306
CME Credit: 1.0 (RM)
PROGRAM DETAILS
For more risk management Online CME activities, go to MORE INFORMATION
Better Meetings! Workshop, will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
CME Credit: 1.5 (RM)
Program Details
Compassionate and Effective Communication at End of Life: Overcoming the Barriers, In Collaboration with CRICO/RMF, The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center and Beacon Hospice will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008,
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at The Inn at Longwood Medical, Boston.
CME Credit: 1.5 (RM)
Program Details
Federal Funding Opportunities Jointly Sponsored with Biomedical Science Careers Program will be held on Thursday October 16, 2008, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Harvard Medical School, Boston.
CME Credit: 2.75
Program Details
Breast Health Forum Sponsored by the MMS and its Committee on Women in Medicine will be held on Friday October 31, 2008, 8:00 am – 12:15 pm at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
CME Credit: 4.0 (RM)
Program Details
Managing Workplace Conflicts, Jointly Sponsored by the MMS and Physician Health Services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and Thursday, November 6, 2008, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
CME Credit: 12.5 (RM)
Program Details
Caring for Your Gay and Lesbian Patients Sponsored by the MMS and its Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans- gendered Issues will be held on Thursday November 13, 2008,
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
CME Credits 1.50 (RM)
Ethics Forum: Poverty, Access, and Health Status, Sponsored by the MMS and its Committee on Ethics and Grievances will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008,
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
CME Credit: 2.0 (RM)
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES PLEASE CALL (800) 322-2303 X7306
MMS–Brandeis Health Policy Forum, Jointly Sponsored by the MMS in collaboration with The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
CME Credits 7.5 (RM)
Women’s Cardiac Health Conference, Sponsored by the MMS and its Committee on Women in Medicine will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009 at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
Management of Chronic Disease will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
7TH Annual Symposium on Men’s Health Sponsored by the MMS and its Committee on Men’s Health will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at MMS Headquarters in Waltham.
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SEPTEMBER MEETINGS
PHYSICIANS DINNER
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 6:00pm
St. Vincent Hospital
Conference Room C
LUNCH AND LEARN
OSHA/HIPAA Update
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Noon
St. Vincent Hospital
Conference Room 5 North
CMIPA HEALTH INSURANCE
**OPEN ENROLLMENT**
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Noon
St. Vincent Hospital
Conference Room 5 North
LUNCH AND LEARN
Senior Whole Health
Wednesday. September 17, 2008 at Noon
St. Vincent Hospital
Conference Room 5 North
ADULT POD Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 6:00pm
St. Vincent Hospital
Conference Room C
PEDIATRIC POD MEETING
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 6:00pm
St. Vincent Hospital Conference Room C
WSRS Radio Station Nurses Night Out
Thursday, September 25, 2008
6:00PM- 10:00pm
Crowne Plaza, Worcester
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