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Alaska VA/3MDG Joint Venture

Alaska VA/3MDG Joint Venture. Hal Blair, Associate Director, Alaska VA Col Billy Cecil, Deputy Commander, 3 rd Medical Group 2007 Joint Venture Conference March 6, 2007. Agenda. Overview Where we are today Goals Progress to date Things We Do Well Things We Need Lessons Learned

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Alaska VA/3MDG Joint Venture

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  1. Alaska VA/3MDG Joint Venture Hal Blair, Associate Director, Alaska VA Col Billy Cecil, Deputy Commander, 3rd Medical Group 2007 Joint Venture Conference March 6, 2007

  2. Agenda • Overview • Where we are today • Goals • Progress to date • Things We Do Well • Things We Need • Lessons Learned • Contact Information

  3. Where we are today • Integrated DoD/VA jointly staffed MTF • Air Force Hospital • VA runs the ICU • 3 MDG Executive Committee includes VA representation • One standard of care • 3 MDG ER is preferred provider for Anchorage veterans

  4. Goals • Service Improvements • New sharing initiatives • Increased access for VA patients @ 3MDG • Cost Containment • Minimize leakage to downtown • Neither agency subsidizes the other

  5. Progress to Date • DoD/VA Budget & Financial Management Demonstration Site • Joint Venture Business Office • CT/MRI Joint Incentive Fund • VA cost savings/avoidance of $1.6M per year • Central Sterile Supply Joint Incentive Fund • Adds VA staff; new DoD sterilizers • Physical Therapy Joint Incentive Fund • Adds VA staff, shares inpatient workload

  6. What we do well • Communication • Business Relationship • Opportunities to say “yes” • Staff Integration • Documentation • One Team, One Fight

  7. What we need • Compatible Computer Systems • Integrated Medical Records • Relief from Staffing Shortfalls • Alaska Recruiting Woes • Increase in Air Force tour lengths

  8. Lessons Learned • Always do what’s best for the patient • Established sound business practices • Fair & equitable financial reimbursements • Consistency • Commitment

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