Awards

recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

In 2014 our providers were recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for delivering high-quality care to our patients with diabetes and heart disease. NCQA is known in the healthcare industry for having developed healthcare quality and cost benchmarking systems such as HEDIS.
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NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

The Patient Centered Medical Home is an approach to providing comprehensive primary care based on a partnership between the patient and their physician. Patient care is coordinated by the primary care provider throughout the healthcare system. Practices are required to go through rigorous evaluations to ensure they fully comply with the PCMH model.

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NCQA Diabetes Recognition (DRP)

Diabetes affects an estimated 23.6 million Americans. Complications from diabetes include heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, blindness and kidney disease. The NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program benchmarks providers that care for patients with diabetes and recognizes those that provide a high quality of care.

The DRP program looks at the following measures critical to patients with this serious condition:

  • Hemoglobin A1C control
  • Blood pressure control
  • Cholesterol control
  • Regular eye exams
  • Smoking status and cessation advice or treatment
  • Regular foot exams
  • Proper kidney function
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NCQA Heart Stroke Recognition (HSRP)

Cardiovascular disease affects over 70 million Americans and accounts for $393.5 billion in annual costs. About 700,000 people will have a stroke this year, making it the nation’s number 3 killer and a leading cause of long-term disability. The NCQA Heart/Stroke Recognition Program benchmarks providers that care for patients with cardiovascular disease and recognizes those that provide high quality of care.

The HSRP program looks at the following measures critical to patients with this serious condition:

  • Blood pressure control
  • Cholesterol control
  • Use of aspirin or other antithrombotic
  • Smoking status and cessation advice or treatment

Meaningful Use

Meaningful Use is using certified electronic health record (EHR) technology to:

  • Improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities
  • Engage patients and family
  • Improve care coordination, and population and public health
  • Maintain privacy and security of patient health information
  • Ultimately, it is hoped that the meaningful use compliance will result in:
  • Better clinical outcomes
  • Improved population health outcomes
  • Increased transparency and efficiency
  • Empowered individuals
  • More robust research data on health systems

Meaningful use sets specific objectives that eligible professionals (EPs) and hospitals must achieve to qualify for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Programs.

Patients and their care team work together in a patient-centered medical home to achieve optimal health. With your IMGNH care team, you have the opportunity to discuss all of the things that are important to you. Your IMGNH care team will answer your questions and help you better understand your health status and care needs. If you require help from outside providers, your IMGNH care team will assist you with scheduling and coordination, supporting you every step of the way.

 

Your Patient Centered Medical Home

A Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a holistic approach to primary care that aims to increase a patient’s health access while also improving communication, care coordination, and quality across the healthcare continuum

We use an evidence-based approach to care, which means using the latest protocols and technologies recommended by professional societies such as the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians. Our providers are all board certified.

Resources

For a list of helpful resources for patient education and selfmanagement support, please visit our website at www.imgnh.com.

Your Medical Home

All IMGNH practice sites are certified as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH), which means that we emphasize clear communication, prompt responses, and comprehensive care tailored to your requirements. We support you throughout your healthcare journey, including coordinating specialize care when necessary.

Take an Active Role in Your Care

  • Bring a list of medications and supplements
  • Ask any questions you may have
  • Tell us about other healthcare providers you see
  • Share your past medical history

Your Medical Home Can:

  • Help you manage your care
  • Listen diligently and answer your health care questions
  • Collaborate with other specialists
  • Coordinate your care across multiple settings

 

Follow your health care plan as discussed with your health care team, make sure you understand everything fully and ask questions if not. Set achievable goals and inform your team if you encounter difficulties adhering to the plan.

Contacting us after hours

Call our main number 203-848-1803 at any time after hours and you will be transferred to out on-call provider. Please keep in mind that we have Saturday office hours in our Hamden location from 8:30 am to noon.

Physician contact: Margaret Chustecki, MD MBA

Non-physician contact: Izabella Miedzinski

Thank you for allowing us to participate in your care.