by | Aug 8, 2016 | Archived
We are preparing for vaccination season! The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (QIN) is working to improve vaccination rates of Medicare consumers in the region. Pharmacies play a vital role in many of our quality improvement activities, including ensuring...
by | Aug 8, 2016 | Archived
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death. In the US in 2016, it is estimated that 134,490 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer and 49,190 people will die from the disease (American Cancer Society, 2016). Colon cancer is preventable....
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...
by | Jul 21, 2016 | Archived
Adherence to medications is important in ensuring that therapeutic benefits are delivered to patients. However, adherence to medications is an issue, especially among the elderly. A recently published study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society cited that...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 21, 2016 | Archived
Registration is open for the July 28th webinar on the Patient Centered Medical Home and CRC screening. We invite you to attend! The National Colorectal Cancer Round Table (NCCRT) will be hosting a webinar on Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Patient Centered Medical...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 21, 2016 | Archived
August is National Immunization Awareness Month National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. NIAM was established to encourage people to make sure they are up to date on the...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 15, 2016 | Archived
The Wall Street Journal recently featured Dr. Kenneth Kizer, Director of the Institute for Population Health Improvement at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Kizer discussed technology innovations that can help healthcare providers use new methods to reach...
by | Jul 15, 2016 | Archived
Healthcare delivery and healthcare reimbursement are changing and transforming at a rapid rate. Hospitals, healthcare systems and physician groups must adapt to a new world in which providers are rewarded for improving health outcomes for their entire patient panel...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 8, 2016 | Archived
We all want and expect a better, smarter and healthier healthcare system. In order to achieve this, a large national initiative is underway to improve the payment structure by incentivizing quality and value over volume. This movement will impact the entire healthcare...
