by Keri McDermott | Mar 20, 2018 | Archived
The risks for developing type 2 diabetes are common lifestyle challenges faced by many Americans. Advice on how to lose weight, eat well and stay active is everywhere. While many believe they are on track, one in three is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Of...
by | Mar 20, 2018 | Archived
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, overdoses from opioids increased by about 30 percent in 2016. Opioids (including prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl) killed more than 42,000 people in 2016, more than any year on record. More...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 20, 2018 | Archived
Residents and staff of long-term care facilities throughout the Midwest are taking advantage of telemedicine services to improve care and reduce costs. Avera eCARE Senior Care was able to expand telemedicine services to 45 rural and urban long-term care facilities in...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 20, 2018 | Archived
Federal Initiative to Put Patients in Control of Their Health Data The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the launch of the MyHealthEData initiative, which CMS Administrator Seema Verma says is the first time any administration has set in...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 13, 2018 | Archived
March 11 – 17, 2018 is National Patient Safety Awareness Week, a highlight of the United for Patient Safety Campaign, an initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The Campaign is asking both healthcare professionals and consumers to take a pledge...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 13, 2018 | Archived
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable. This March, we continue to encourage men and women 50 and older to make getting...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 12, 2018 | Archived
Individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive and physical challenges often struggle to reconnect and engage with others. The Music and Memory Program uses personalized playlists to trigger deep memories and improve the ability to converse, socialize and...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 12, 2018 | Archived
The Great Plains QIN Nebraska team hosted a one-day educational session on Wednesday, March 7 in Kearney, Nebraska. The event, Collaborating for Success: Moving Beyond the Quality Payment Program, was a big success! The session was an opportunity to learn more about...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 6, 2018 | Archived
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network recently helped the Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign welcome its 20,000th participant and 6,000th home health agency to the initiative. The HHQI National Campaign is a quality improvement program of the...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 6, 2018 | Archived
Everyone should have the opportunity to live the healthiest life possible, regardless of their ZIP code. How does your area’s life expectancy measure up to the national average? A ZIP code is 5 numbers meant to give mail to people – not indicate how long they...
