Buckeye is dedicated to caring for our members, supporting our communities and making working with us easier. The information below will be kept up-to-date and change, as needed. Please be sure to check back regularly to see results of initiatives and our latest highlights.
Buckeye member, Patrick, had a bad experience at a shelter in the past, so he has been living in the woods for seven months, with no medical care. Buckeye Care Guide, Denise, was able to speak with Patrick and offer assistance and additional support.
He shared that he was afraid of loosing his feet from the cold weather, as well as wearing wet socks and boots that were too small. Denise set up a three-way call with Patrick and a Mount Carmel family practice to schedule an appointment. During his PCP appointment, they referred him to a Podiatrist and Psychologist. In addition, he was connected to a social worker in their office that provided him with 2 all-day bus passes.
The following day, Patrick reached out to Denise to ask for assistance in scheduling his Podiatrist and Psychologist appointments. Denise was happy to assist and also reached out to a local agency to arrange for a free tent, sleeping bag and a hot meal on Fridays.
Since Patrick did not have a mailing address, he had not received his MyHealth Rewards Card. Denise let him know he had $25 on his card and that the Post Office offers free small PO Boxes. She also encouraged him to schedule an annual dental exam to receive an additional $25 on his card. During a follow-up call, Patrick stated that a Mount Carmel mobile unit arranged to meet with him to provide a new pair of shoes and socks, as well as a sandwich and bottle of water.
On Friday, Patrick used his all-day bus pass to secure his free P.O. Box at the post office and go to the agency to get his free tent, sleeping bag and a hot meal. Patrick stated, “I had no idea that so many people cared about me.”
Care Guides
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2024 initiatives to make working with Buckeye as easy as possible.
March 2024
We continue to maintain this process on an ongoing basis. Our next quarterly update will be pulled in April to determine if the roster reconciliation and network alignment work is improving the availability of quality specialists in our network, along with routine contracting efforts.
February 2024
Quarterly update reflects another net increase in the availability of quality specialists in our network compared to our October report.
December 2023
We are on track to pull our next quarterly update in January to determine if the roster reconciliation and network alignment work is improving the availability of quality specialists in our network, along with routine contracting efforts.
November 2023
We continue to maintain this process on an ongoing basis. Our next quarterly update will be pulled in January to determine if the roster reconciliation and network alignment work is improving the availability of quality specialists in our network, along with routine contracting efforts.
October 2023
October quarterly update reflects a net increase in the availability of quality specialists in our network compared to our July report.
September 2023
We continue to maintain this process on an ongoing basis. We will begin to run quarterly updates to determine if the roster reconciliation and network alignment work is improving the availability of quality specialists in our network, along with routine contracting efforts.
July 2023
Buckeye is using data from internal and external sources to ensure each specialist affiliated with contracted groups is properly displayed in our directory for access by members and primary care providers. We are also using the information to identify additional opportunities to bring new specialists into our network.
March 2024
We are continuing our ongoing data meetings with a subset of providers. The discussions remain helpful in providing education on the various reports as well as collecting feedback for improvements.
February 2024
The first of the ongoing data meetings with a subset of providers received positive feedback. The discussions have been helpful to understand how the reports are being received and utilized.
December 2023
We scheduled ongoing data meetings with a subset of providers to determine where additional improvements may be helpful as well as provide additional education for the existing reporting templates.
November 2023
We successfully shared the summary resource document with providers who access value-based reporting through our secure file transfer site. The data dictionary is being evaluated across our various reports. Also, in lieu of a webinar, we are now reaching out to this subset of providers directly to schedule ongoing data meetings to review the existing reports, gather feedback, and determine where additional improvements may be helpful.
October 2023
A resource document was developed for providers who access value-based contract reporting through our secure file transfer site. The document summarizes the content of each report and how to access them. A webinar will be held for this subset of providers in November. The purpose will be to review the existing reports, gather feedback, and determine if provider-specific follow-up meetings are needed.
September 2023
Through additional provider surveys, we gathered feedback directly from individuals using the reports. We are working to make the reports more user friendly, easier to understand and disseminate data across teams by providing a report summary document along with a corresponding data dictionary.
July 2023
Information about the types of reports available to providers to assess their financial and/or clinical performance will post to our website, along with information about how to access those reports.
March 2024
We are targeting the next round in-person discussion towards the end of Q1 / beginning of Q2 2024.
February 2024
We are targeting the next round in-person discussion towards the end of Q1 2024.
December 2023
Still on track for scheduling to take place after the holidays with the next round targeting in-person discussion towards the end of Q1 2024.
November 2023
We are collecting content based on feedback received for the next round targeting in-person discussion to take place in Q1 2024. Scheduling will take place after the holidays, stay tuned for additional details.
October 2023
We are planning for second round to accommodate more in-person engagement, based on feedback received from the first round in May. Due to aligning schedules for in-person, we are now working towards a more targeted in-person discussion to take place in Q1 2024.
September 2023
Planning for second round in the Fall is underway, we are targeting to have these completed by the end of October. Stay tuned for more details!
July 2023
Complete. In May, 2023, we conducted seven successful Face to Face Office Manager Forums. Thanks for your feedback as we bring even more valuable updates.
Planning is underway for a second round in the Fall!
March 2024
Initiative testing launched at the end of February by targeting an enhancement in our communication channels
for accessing prior auth information and resources within our website. We will continue monitor the impact to determine appropriate next steps.
February 2024
Initiative testing will begin at the end of this month by targeting an enhancement in our communication channels for accessing prior auth information and resources within our website.
December 2023
Identified enhancement items for access prior auth information within our website and communication channels. Gathering data to establish baseline tracking for initiative launch.
November 2023
We are currently aligning framework for enhancement items with internal stakeholders to best impact areas of opportunity within our communication and website channels
October 2023
We completed discussions with three targeted provider groups which provided insight that our volume of communications has been appropriate. We also learned some provider groups are archiving and cascading the updates throughout their various practice areas when needed. We will be formulating actionable enhancement items to positively impact areas of opportunity with a goal to have framework aligned by month end.
September 2023
We received and analyzed the survey feedback. We will be holding discussions with three providers groups within a targeted segment to gather additional insight on where these areas operate at current and where the opportunity remains. We will conclude our feedback gathering by the end of this month and will begin to build out actionable items for a more positive experience.
July 2023
We have reached out to a group of providers to get their feedback on specific items in question to gain more insights into these key areas. We will analyze survey data to get a better understanding and build out actionable items for a more positive experience.
