by Keri McDermott | Oct 8, 2019 | Archived
AHRQ’s Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook serves as a comprehensive guide for implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in primary care and other ambulatory care settings. Medication-Assisted Treatment is, by definition, a...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 1, 2019 | Archived
About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of finding breast cancer early. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms, and...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 1, 2019 | Archived
Most patients taking opioids for chronic pain are managed by primary care providers and their staff. Many practices are looking for help in managing their patients using chronic opioid therapy. To meet this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 30, 2019 | Archived
With the measles spreading in 30+ U.S. states, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2019 will focus on vaccine-preventable diseases. APIC has developed new infographics around this year’s theme, Vaccines are Everybody’s Business. These two-sided fact sheets...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 24, 2019 | Archived
The swimming pool has been traded for the football field and the cooler temperatures signal the start of the next season: cold and flu season. When stocking up on cough drops and decongestant at the local food or drug store, individuals also have the opportunity to...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 24, 2019 | Archived
As a healthcare professional, your strong recommendation is a critical factor that affects whether your patients get an influenza vaccine. Most adults believe vaccines are important, but they need a reminder from you to get vaccinated. It is necessary for some...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 18, 2019 | Archived
Prescription opioids can be an effective form of pain management, but they are not always the only option. It is important to understand the potential benefits and risks before you begin taking medications. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 16, 2019 | Archived
Convenience and incentives from pharmacy locations in drug and grocery store chains have been helping increase immunization rates. The state immunization registry is a valuable tool for ensuring medical health records are properly updated for primary care providers...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 12, 2019 | Archived
The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (QIN) remains in a transition phase as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) prepares to roll out a new set of priority healthcare aims for the Quality Improvement Organization program. As a recipient of the...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 11, 2019 | Archived
A simple touch or a laugh can be enough to spread an infectious disease and trigger a major health crisis. Exposure to common viruses is unavoidable and vaccination is the strongest form of protection for every age. While previously common childhood diseases have...