AHI's Activities, Partners and Programs Include:
Adirondack Region Medical Home Pilot
The Adirondack Region Medical Home Pilot is an innovative, patient-centered model for the delivery of health care services that strengthens the role of primary care. The Pilot focuses on prevention and care coordination to improve quality and contain costs. Participating organizations include 35 primary care practices (representing some 100 physicians and a like number of physician assistants and nurse practitioners), five hospitals, seven commercial health plans, Medicaid, Medicare, the NYS Department of Health, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the NYS Association of Counties. AHI provides a variety of central services that support the Pilot.
Adirondack Health Home
AHI is a NY State-designated lead Health Home. The Health Home model expands on the traditional medical home model by placing a greater emphasis on linking community and social supports with health care, and providing enhanced coordination of medical and behavioral health care. Health Home provides comprehensive care management for high-risk Medicaid members with one or more chronic conditions (e.g., mental health condition, substance use disorder, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, BMI greater than 25, or other chronic conditions). The AHI Health Home operates in partnership with Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Champlain Valley Health Network, the AIDS Council of Northeastern NY, and several behavioral health organizations.
Adirondack Rural Health Network
The Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN) convenes a regional, highly-collaborative, community health planning forum. The Network includes public health officials, hospitals, health centers, other community-based organizations, and related stakeholders. ARHN conducts a regional community health assessment, provides education and training related to the NYS Prevention Agenda, and offers other resources that support the development of the regional health care system.
Connecting Communities to Coverage
AHI has been awarded funding for the Connecting Communities to Coverage initiative. This program utilizes education and community partnerships to ensure that community leaders and organizations are fully prepared to assist consumers with the next phase of the federal Affordable Care Act implemented in New York State. New York State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace has been designed to help individuals/families and small business owners shop for, compare and enroll in health insurance coverage.
Education and Outreach Specialists in AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) department are available to provide overview training and resources on the Marketplace at your business location. To request a no-charge training session, please call us toll-free at 1-866-872-3740.
In-Person Assistor/Navigator Program
Through a partnership with the Community Service Society of New York, Adirondack Health Institute is providing services through the In-Person Assistor/Navigator Program that will replace the services previously offered through the Community Health Advocate and Enrollment Services programs. This program plays a vital role in assisting individuals/families and small business owners and their employees shop for, compare and enroll in health insurance coverage through the New York State of Health Marketplace.
Enrollment Specialists in AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) department, certified navigators who have received intensive training by New York State, are here to guide you through the enrollment process. Our friendly team will help you find the right health insurance plan based on your unique needs and figure out if you can get financial assistance to reduce the cost of coverage. Please call 1-866-872-3740 to schedule a convenient, in-person, one-on-one, no-cost appointment with one of our expert Enrollment Specialists today.
Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center
The Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that recruits and develops the health care workforce critical to health care access and economic development in underserved communities.
Sexual Trauma And Recovery Services (STARS)
Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS) is a program that provides free, confidential services to sexual assault survivors in Washington County. Services include a 24-hour hotline — 1-800-225-7114 — crisis intervention, short-term counseling, information and referrals, medical and legal advocacy, support groups and child abuse prevention programs.