The Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) has been selected as one of 16 national, regional, or state hospital associations, Quality Improvement Organizations and health system organizations to continue efforts in reducing preventable hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions. Great Plains Quality Innovation Network will serve as a subcontractor to aid in this effort.
The Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN) contracts awarded build upon the collective momentum of the Hospital Engagement Networks and Quality Improvement Organizations to reduce patient harm and readmissions. This announcement is part of a broader effort to transform our healthcare system into one that works better for the American people and for the Medicare program.
HRET of the AHA, and Great Plains QIN as a subcontractor, will participate in Hospital Improvement Innovation Networks to continue working to improve patient care in the hospital setting.
“We are excited to support the HRET/AHA in this important endeavor to build upon the important patient safety and engagement work underway throughout the region. As the Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization, we have extensive experience in working with hospitals to support clinical and quality improvement goals. We are prepared to offer guidance and assistance as we work to generate results and improve patient safety,” said Ryan Sailor, Great Plains QIN Network Director.
For more information on the awards, including the 16 organizations that have been awarded HIIN contracts, visit the CMS Press Room
Click here for more information on the Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) of the American Hospital Association
Access the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network Press Release for more information on the scope of the work and our role as a subcontractor