by Keri McDermott | Sep 2, 2016 | Archived
Great Plains QIN was recently awarded a Special Innovation Project (SIP) focused on the prevention of inappropriate opioid prescribing practices and promotion of alternative, consumer-driven approaches to managing both chronic and acute pain. Kansas communities will...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 26, 2016 | Archived
On August 18, USA Today reported hospitals like MedStar Georgetown University Hospital are using AHRQ’s recently released toolkit to be more transparent in communicating medical errors.The toolkit details the “Communication and Optimal Resolution” process, which...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 26, 2016 | Archived
National Cholesterol Education Month raises awareness about high blood cholesterol, a serious condition that affects over 71 million Americans and increases the risk of developing heart disease. It is also an opportunity to encourage people to get their blood...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 25, 2016 | Archived
For a variety of reasons, ranging from convenience to barriers in accessing primary care and other services, many patients call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for non-urgent (often chronic) conditions. Yet often these individuals end up being transported by...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 19, 2016 | Archived
Recently, CMS announced the participants in the Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP) Demonstration, an effort to increase access to care for Medicare beneficiaries in areas of the country where access to health services can be limited because of...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 19, 2016 | Archived
All adults need immunizations to help them prevent getting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, missed work, medical bills and not being able to care for family or loved ones. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. We can all use...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 12, 2016 | Archived
Surgical site infections are dangerous, costly and preventable. Everyone in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) has a role in preventing them. The new infographic, “It Takes a Team,” has tips for ASC leaders, caregivers, patients and families on ways they can keep...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 11, 2016 | Archived
New quality measures are now included in the overall calculation for Nursing Home star ratings Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Ratings to incorporate new measures, giving...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 29, 2016 | Archived
On July 21, FierceHealthcare reported the Cleveland Clinic is helping doctors improve the patient experience by teaching communication strategies that create better relationships with patients. One of the biggest challenges in implementing the new program was...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 28, 2016 | Archived
Preparing for the Flu in your Community The CDC has partnered with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership (NIVDP) to create a toolkit for community organizations to reach underserved populations. The toolkit is packed with information to become...
