by Keri McDermott | Apr 2, 2019 | Archived
We had the privilege of having a conversation with Dr. Susan Newman, a Lead Physician with the Grand Island Clinic, earlier this week on her efforts to improve hypertension rates among her patients. Over a one year time span, Dr. Newman has had an increase of 6...
by Keri McDermott | Apr 2, 2019 | Archived
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network – Nebraska hosted an action-oriented/peer-led conference on how pre-visit planning, chronic care management and care coordination can strengthen partnerships between providers and patients. The events were held in North Platte...
by Keri McDermott | Apr 2, 2019 | Archived
The Living History Program at Yale New Haven Hospital is an innovative initiative that provides an opportunity for caregivers to learn about and honor patients’ lives. The program harnesses the power of two key drivers for improvement in reducing readmissions:...
by Keri McDermott | Apr 2, 2019 | Archived
Health Leaders recently reported that the annual cost of sepsis readmissions is estimated to be about half the annual cost of all four conditions (acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia) in the...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 26, 2019 | Archived
The American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day is today, March 26, 2019, and focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and encourages the use of a quick and simple Diabetes Risk Test. Managing diabetes to prevent complications and improve quality of life is a daily...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 25, 2019 | Archived
Claims data, billing codes and quality improvement plans are among the common tools used by Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (QIN) staff as they seek new and innovative ways to achieve better healthcare, improved health, safer care and lower healthcare costs....
by Keri McDermott | Mar 21, 2019 | Archived
The slide from prescription to addiction can be a fast ride and result in unintended and devastating consequences for families and communities. The impact of opioid overdose and abuse spread so broadly and so quickly that the United States Department of Health and...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 19, 2019 | Archived
Managing diabetes to prevent complications and improve quality of life is a daily reality for 30.3 million Americans. Millions more are unaware they are living with diabetes (7.2 million) or prediabetes (75.6 million). The American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 19, 2019 | Archived
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network – Nebraska invites you to attend the 16th annual Nebraska Healthcare Quality Forum Register Now Thursday, June 6, 2019Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center – La Vista, Nebraska Access the Registration...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 18, 2019 | Archived
From the ABCS for heart health to challenges of managing a ZBB (Zero Based Budget), acronyms are a staple in the healthcare industry. While many are commonly recognized, a SNFist is fairly new to the list and proving to be a valuable addition. Healthcare professionals...
