Boosting Mammogram Rates: A Strategic Approach to Achieving HEDIS STARS Success

Slide 1: Introduction

• Title: “Mammogram Momentum: Closing the Care Gap and Reaching HEDIS STARS Goals”
• Headline: “4 Months to Go – Let’s Drive Mammogram Rates Across All Markets!”

Slide 2: The Challenge

• Visualize national trend of low Breast Cancer screening rates.
• Highlight mock data for your organization by market, showcasing the current gap towards Care Gap goals.
• Emphasize the urgency of action with 4 months remaining in the year.

Slide 3: Our Strategy – Key Drivers of Success

• Proactive Outreach:
  • Targeted Segmentation: Segment patient population by age, risk factors, and lapse in screening to prioritize outreach efforts.
  • Multi-Channel Communication: Utilize a mix of personalized phone calls, text messages, emails, and postcards to increase awareness and encourage scheduling.
  • Culturally Competent Communication: Tailor outreach content and language to resonate with diverse patient populations.
• Streamlined Scheduling:
  • Offer online self-scheduling options
  • Extend evening and weekend appointment availability
  • Partner with imaging centers for convenient access across markets
• Patient Engagement:
  • Provide educational resources in multiple languages on the importance of Breast Cancer screening
  • Address common concerns and anxieties through FAQs and educational webinars
  • Empower patients with decision-making tools and support resources
• Provider Collaboration:
  • Educate and incentivize clinicians to consistently recommend and follow-up on mammograms
  • Develop electronic reminders and prompts within EMR systems for overdue screenings
  • Implement shared accountability measures with providers

Slide 4: Action Plan – Implementing the Strategy

• Outline a timeline for implementing each key driver, with assigned responsibilities and milestones.
• Define metrics for tracking progress and measuring the effectiveness of each strategy.
• Allocate resources and budget to support the implementation plan.

Slide 5: Collaboration and Communication

• Emphasize the importance of teamwork across patient outreach, clinical leadership, and HEDIS teams.
• Establish regular communication channels to share updates, track progress, and address challenges.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Slide 6: Conclusion – Reaching for the Stars

• Reiterate the importance of achieving HEDIS STARS goals for improving patient health and access to preventative care.
• Motivate the team with a call to action and a celebratory vision of success.
• Leave a lasting impression of commitment, collaboration, and momentum towards reaching care gap goals.

Bonus Slides:

• Consider including success stories from previous outreach campaigns or testimonials from patients who completed their mammograms due to targeted interventions.
• Showcase data visualizations to track progress and demonstrate the impact of implemented strategies.
• Develop a slide with frequently asked questions and answers to address common concerns from team members or patients.

Remember, this is a sample framework. Tailor the content to fit your specific context, data, and organizational goals. With a clear plan, dedicated teamwork, and effective communication, you can dramatically improve your mammogram rates and achieve your HEDIS STARS aspirations.