Overview
The West Virginia Health Improvement Institute is a non-profit organization that focuses on improving the health and health care of all West Virginians. The Institute serves as a statewide collaboration among multiple stakeholders and aims to improve the health status of all West Virginians through aligned initiatives focusing on improved access, prevention, promotion of wellness and healthy lifestyle choices, appropriate utilization, and optimal evidence-based chronic illness management.
The institute, and its partners, continue to support participating practices in pursuing the “Triple Aim” of improving the health of our population, improving the healthcare experience of our patients and reducing and controlling the overall cost of healthcare. The Triple Aim has been adopted by national and state health programs to guide our efforts at creating a value-based, patient-centered healthcare delivery system
Among key initiatives being advanced by the Institute are:
1) Health information technology
2) Population health management
3) Health innovation projects
Read the latest Community Report highlighting our accomplishments.
What is the vision for the Institute?
The Institute serves as a facilitator for transformation of the health care system in West Virginia, working with other stakeholders and state agencies. This will be done through a focus on the patient-centered health home model, maximizing the use of technology, and assuring that individuals can receive the care and support they need in the setting most appropriate to their health needs and individual preferences.