QIO News Posts
In Case You Missed It: Use of Pharmacogenomics as a Medication Optimization Strategy | Recording Available
Pharmacogenomic testing is a form of genetic testing that helps predict how an individual will respond to certain medications based on their genetic makeup. It involves analyzing variations in genes that affect drug metabolism, efficacy, and potential adverse...
The Annual Wellness Visit…Want to Learn More? Upcoming Noridian Learning Event | June 27
There has been a shift toward focusing on more preventive measures in health care. This can be seen with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, which have emerged as an element in promoting overall health and well-being among Medicare patients. Is your organization...
June is Men’s Health Month: Be the Source for Better Health
June is Men’s Health Month! This annual observance encourages men and boys to be proactive in their health by implementing healthy living decisions. This year, the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority (OMH) is focusing on improving...
Become A Health Equity Training Initiative Leader
Reminder: The North Dakota Health Equity Training Initiative modules are still available. There are nine modules on health equity-related topics; the training is offered at no charge. Each training is available for continuing education contact hours (CEU) approved by...
In Case you Missed It | National Health Equity Grand Rounds – Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance
The National Health Equity: Grand Rounds hosted an event, Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance. The series was a platform for critical national conversations about complex topics in healthcare, designed to eliminate the root causes of present-day health...
Alzheimer’s Association Encourages Everyone to Take Charge of Their Brain Health — June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
This June during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota - North Dakota Chapter is encouraging everyone to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 102,000...
The Direct Benefits of Quitting Vaping & Nicotine
As healthcare providers, when counseling patients about smoking or vaping cessation, we need to emphasize the immediate health benefits an individual can experience with quitting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after more than 20...
North Dakota Immunization Conference | June 18 – 20, 2024
Be sure to register for the 2024 North Dakota Immunization Conference taking place on June 18 and 19th at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. A Motivational Interviewing Workshop is scheduled for June 20 focused on vaccinations to complement the...
Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Use of Pharmacogenomics as a Medication Optimization Strategy | June 18, 2024
Pharmacogenomic testing is a form of genetic testing that helps predict how an individual will respond to certain medications based on their genetic makeup. It involves analyzing variations in genes that affect drug metabolism, efficacy, and potential adverse...
The Confusion with Billing Medicare for Respiratory Vaccines is Real
Billing issues related to COVID-19 vaccines can arise due to various factors, such as insurance coverage, government reimbursement policies, and administrative errors. The second round of 23-24 updated COVID-19 vaccines are upon us. To try to alleviate issues with...