GRIPA News

November, 2011

We are pleased to announce two articles published in November’s edition of The Bulletin. The Bulletin is an editorial-based magazine published four times a year, and is the official publication of the Monroe County Medical Society.

One article titled “What pharmacy resources are particularly helpful when my patient is admitted or discharged from the hospital?”  written by GRIPA’s Clinical Pharmacist, Michael Van Ornum, RPh, RN, BCPS. Read the article.

The other titled "The Case for Change" written by GRIPA's Chief Medical Officer, T. Jeffrey Dmochowski, MD. Read the article.

November, 2011

Jeanette Altavela, Pharm.D., BCPS from the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) is recognized by The Ambulatory Care and Research Network.

The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) congratulates individuals for being nominated by their peers and thanks them for their significant contributions to the organization. Read more.

August, 2011

GRIPA Joins Rochester RHIO

GRIPA Connect is now receiving data from Rochester RHIO. The RHIO provides electronic results delivery to the GRIPA Connect Portal, as requested by GRIPA providers. With this new interface, the GRIPA Connect Portal will include a broader range of patient data, and more comprehensive clinical decision support. The RHIO is pleased to support GRIPA’s efforts to provide high quality, integrated care delivery.

August, 2011

Modern Physician.com, I'm Not a Doctor: N.Y. IPA progresses- slowly

Using its Accountable Care Medical Program measures, GRIPA offers doctors Patient Outreach Reports that identify high-risk patients for appointment scheduling in order to meet treatment goals and care guidelines. Read more.

August, 2011

Health Leaders-Interstuday: Rochester, NY Market Overview

Look for the patient-centered medical home practice model and other coordinated care initiatives to
continue as strong trends in the Rochester market. An active regional health information exchange allows
physicians to quickly access a wide range of patient care information and to use Web-based e-prescribing
software. Use of electronic medical record systems is high, contributing to efficiency of patient care. While
a decrease in the Medicaid reimbursement rate is a negative factor, physicians in the Rochester market pay
less for medical malpractice insurance than physicians in other areas of New York. Read the article.

July, 2011

County seeks to manage employee health care, Democrat and Chronicle.

In an effort to lower its health insurance costs, Monroe County has hired a for-profit company to better manage the health care of its employees.

The agreement allows the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association access to health insurance billing data of the county's nearly 4,500 employees, pre-Medicare retirees and their dependents who use health insurance provided by the county.

June, 2011

Need to Know Rochester, Innovations in Health Care.

WXXI News Director Julie Philipp talks with Dr. Joseph Vasile of the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, a local collaboration between hospitals and doctors designed to increase health care quality and efficiency. Watch Video

June, 2011

We are pleased to announce GRIPA’s Clinical Pharmacist, Michael Van Ornum, RPh, RN, BCPS has been appointed to the Ambulatory Information Systems Committee.

The importance of ambulatory care in our healthcare delivery system and the need to accelerate the adoption of Information technology continues to be increasingly important for the healthcare industry and HIMSS. The community helps HIMSS establish its strategic direction and official positions on issues relating to ambulatory IS. HIMSS is dedicated to strengthening its Ambulatory Care Initiative by continuing to work with providers, clinicians, practice managers, Regional Extension Centers (RECs), communities and the military to identify and demonstrate how Information technology can improve patient outcomes in the ambulatory patient care setting.

The Ambulatory Care Information Systems Committee's initiatives are focused on leading change to remove barriers to IT adoption and increase the use of EMR/EHR to improve the quality of care and promote business systems integration in the ambulatory care setting.

May, 2011

Modern Physician.com, I'm Not a Doctor: A second opinion on the challenges and opportunies facing today's physicians.

Healthcare reform news often gets dominated by reports from Washington, so when significant events occur quietly in places like Rochester, N.Y., they can get overlooked. Read more.

May, 2011

We're pleased to announce GRIPA's article published in this month's Quality Matters newsletter - Appropriate Screening Test For Diabetic Nephropathy Article written by GRIPA’s Clinical Pharmacist,  Cori Wyman, Pharm. D. CDE.

Quality Matters newsletter is published by the Monroe County Medical Society.

The preferred method of screening for albuminuria is the
measurement of the albumin-to-creatinine ratio in a random spot collection. Read article.

April, 2011

We are pleased to announce an article published in April’s edition of The Bulletin, titled “Where is my prescription?”  written by GRIPA’s Clinical Pharmacist, Michael Van Ornum, RPh, RN, BCPS.

The Bulletin is an editorial-based magazine published four times a year, and is the official publication of the Monroe County Medical Society.

“Where is my prescription?” The question echoes in an endless loop in the mouths of providers, patients, and pharmacists. Read the article.

April, 2011

The 8th Annual World Health Care Congress: Driving Post-Reform Innovation and Collaboration to Achieve Quality, Cost-Effective Care

2011 World Health Care Congress interview with Dr. Vasile - How one independent group in Rochester NY is creating more efficient care. See Interview.

April, 2011

Accountable Care News: The monthly newsletter for professionals interested in Accountable Care Organizations.

Catching Up With...Joseph S. Vasile, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Greater Rochester IPA, Rochester, NY. Read the article.

April, 2011

Congratulations to Cori Wyman, Pharm.D., CDE on being nominated by the students of the St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy as "Preceptor of the Year."

This award recognizes outstanding pharmacy educators that foster a positive learning environment for students. Awards are given in the areas of community/ambulatory care, hospital/health-systems, and clinical faculty.

The nominations come directly from the students and reflect a significant contribution to the overall educational process. The nomination also affirms the ability to be a role model for students.

April, 2011

GRIPA is excited to announce that the GRIPA 2010 Value Report is Finalized!

The Value Report demonstrates the successes at GRIPA and highlights the three clinical programs: Chronic Condition Management Program, Cardiac Risk Management Program, and Diabetes Prevention Program.

These programs align within GRIPA’s Accountable Care Medical Program (ACMP) – distinguishing the medical care that the GRIPA/RGHS network delivers using outcomes data and performance superior to the norm. Read the report.  

March, 2011

GRIPA’s Accountable Care Medical Program (ACMP) is featured in this month’s Quality Matters newsletter published by the Monroe County Medical Society

ACMP has three components including; a Chronic Condition Management Program; a Cardiac Risk Management Program targeting hyperlipidemia and hypertension; and a Diabetes Prevention Program identifying patients at high risk of developing diabetes. Read more

February, 2011

Rochester Business Journal: Health care leaders face a dearth of info

A section of less than 10 pages in the 2,000-page Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has gotten scant attention from the general public, but the health reform law's Accountable Care Organization provision has generated outsized attention and some consternation in the medical community. Read the article.

February, 2011

Rochester Business Journal: Managing at the forefront of health reform.

CEO Joseph Vasile directs the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association. Read the article.

January, 2011

Jeanette Altavela, Pharm.D., BCPS from the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) is new President Elect of NYS ACCP for 2011.

The New York State Chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (NYS ACCP) elected Jeanette Altavela, Pharm.D., BCPS as the new president elect for 2011. The president elect will become familiar with chapter operations and prepare for the future presidential term in 2012 by serving as chair of the planning committee responsible for organizing the fall clinical meeting and other organizational committees, and then will havevarious roles as past president in 2013.

December, 2010

The Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association announces Cori Wyman, Pharm.D., CDE is awarded the 2010 Clinical Practitioner of the Year Award.

The New York State Chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (NYS ACCP) awarded Cori Wyman, Pharm.D., CDE its Clinical Practitioner of the Year Award for 2010.  This award honors a clinical practitioner who promotes optimal pharmaceutical care to patients and/or health care systems; fosters development of innovative clinical pharmacy services; promotes, supports and evaluates research relevant to clinical pharmacy practice; and promotes advanced clinical pharmacy training to other practitioners.

GRIPA is honored to have two additional staff members who have received this same award in previous years.  Jeanette Altavela, Pharm.D., BCPS received the award in 1999, and Michael VanOrnum, RPh, RN, BCPS received the award in 2006.

July, 2010

GRIPA selected as partner in Federal Program for Physician Technology Services.

The Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) is pleased to announce that it has been approved as an Outreach and Implementation Agent by the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) to provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to area health care providers as they endeavor to implement health information technology in their practices. GRIPA is collaborating with the Monroe County Medical Society (MCMS) to extend these resources to health care providers in Monroe and Wayne Counties. This grant is targeted toward primary care physicians in practices with 10 providers or less. Read more.

May, 2010

GRIPA receives quality Honor and awarded contract form IPRO.

The Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) is pleased to announce it received a quality award
for its outstanding commitment to patient safety and quality improvement as demonstrated by the development and implementation of a variety of innovative intervention strategies. Read more.

March, 2010

GRIPA nationally recognized by HIMSS and ASQ for quality electronic prescribing!

The Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association
(GRIPA) in conjunction with the Rochester General Health
System (RGHS), was recognized by the Health Information
and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the American
Society of Quality (ASQ) for the deployment and implementation of an electronic prescribing system. Read more.

October 13, 2009

GRIPA inks deal with LiDestri Foods, Rochester Business Journal.

The Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association Inc. has signed a contract to provide health care to LiDestri Foods Inc. workers. The agreement is GRIPA’s first agreement with an outside employer .Read the article.

October, 2007

GRIPA finding Rx for success, Democrat and Chronicle.

GRIPA was named to the Democrat and Chronicle’s Top 100 list for three years. We were profiled in this article. Read the article.

September, 2007

FTC Staff Advises Rochester Physician Organization That It Will Not Recommend Antitrust Challenge to Proposal to Provide Member Physicians' Services Through "Clinical Integration" Program, FTC News.

This is the FTC’s official press release. Read the release.

September, 2007

Federal Trade Commission Bestows Favorable Advisory Opinion on GRIPA Connect Clinical Integration

The Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) received a favorable advisory opinion yesterday from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its Clinical Integration program.

This is only the second time that the FTC has given a favorable advisory opinion to a clinical integration program and the first time in five years. Read more.

Visit the Advisory Opinions page on the FTC site.

Download the GRIPA Advisory Opinion from the FTC.

March, 2007

Tom Sorrento receives The Max M. Farash Award for Excellence in Aging and Long-term Care.

The award is given in honor of Max Farash whose support of Lifespan in the early 1990s (then the Regional Council on Aging) was unwavering.

2006

Michael VanOrnum, RPh, RN, received this Clinical Practitioner of the Year (New York State Chapter of ACCP)

The recognition is for a practitioner who promotes optimal pharmaceutical care to patients and/or health care systems; fosters development of innovative clinical pharmacy services; promotes, supports and evaluates research relevant to clinical pharmacy practice; and promotes advanced clinical pharmacy.

2005

GRIPA ranked as the third fastest growing privately held company in the Rochester Top 100 again.

This award is presented to a company that has at least $1 million in revenue for three consecutive years. Ranings take into account both dollar and percentage growth.

2005

Jeanette Altavela, Pharm.D., BCPS is the recipient of the Orville C. Baxter Professional Practice Alumni Award – University of Buffalo

This award, bearing the name of a long standing faculty member extraordinarily dedicated to the professional practice of pharmacy, recognizes an outstanding practicing pharmacist who demonstrates high ideals of professionalism and whose practice of pharmacy demonstrates genuine concern for patients.

2004

Jeanette Altavela, Pharm.D., BCPS receives the Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award presented by Elan Biopharmaceuticals

This award is presented to a pharmacist practicing in NYS who has demonstrated innovative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care.

2004

GRIPA ranked as the third fastest growing privately held company in the Rochester Top 100.

This award is presented to a company that has at least $1 million in revenue for three consecutive years. Ranings take into account both dollar and percentage growth.

1999

Jeanette Altavela, Pharm.D., BCPS was named Clinical Practitioner of the Year (New York State Chapter of ACCP)

The recognition is for a practitioner who promotes optimal pharmaceutical care to patients and/or health care systems; fosters development of innovative clinical pharmacy services; promotes, supports and evaluates research relevant to clinical pharmacy practice; and promotes advanced clinical pharmacy.