The New England QIN-QIO is spearheading an initiative to provide behavioral health training at nursing homes in Rhode Island to treat a changing demographic. Read more
Category: QIO
Renewed Efforts in Senior Mental Health Treatment
Care providers and lawmakers alike are joining the push for better, broader access to mental health treatment for people with Medicare and others in the senior community. Read more
Q&A with Dr. Richard McKeon
Dr. Richard McKeon with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shares information on improving suicide prevention. Read more
Register: April Medication Safety LAN Event on Finding the Balance Between Medication Benefits and Burdens
April’s Medication Safety LAN event will examine how to strike a balance in medication regimens and will discuss resources for providers and patients. Read more
3 Tips for Preventing Hospital Readmissions
An overwhelming number of senior patients released from the hospital return within 30 days. Here’s a look at proactive measures to promote smooth care transitions. Read more
QIOs In Action: Tracking Patient Progress Through Personalized Data Reports
By collecting, analyzing and comparing patient data, the TMF QIN team is helping improve health care outcomes and reduce readmission rates. Read more
Chronic Pain Management Requires Better Education and Collaboration
A pain management advocate shares best practices in the midst of the opioid crisis, while CMS updates its opioid mapping tool to target hardest-hit rural areas. Read more
Immediate Advocacy is Changing How Medicare Patients Navigate Care – Here’s How
When patients or their loved ones have trouble advocating for care, this program connects patients with resources to make transitions easier. Read more
Q&A with Jean Moody-Williams & Dr. Adebola Adeleye
Leaders from the CMS Care Transitions & Post-Acute Care Affinity Group discuss what inspired the creation of the first-ever National Care Transitions Awareness Day on April 16, and how stakeholders can get involved. Read more
Register Now for December National Disparities LAN Event
On December 12, there will be a free online training for QIN-QIOs, providers, practitioners, partners, and beneficiaries and their families. Learn more about the event. Read more
Q&A with Dennis Wagner, Jeneen Iwugo and Dr. Paul McGann: The QIO Program in 2019
Leaders from the CMS QIO Program reflect on progress made in 2018 and on the year to come. Read more
Q&A with Dr. Ron Yee, Chief Medical Officer for the National Association of Community Health Centers
In honor of National Health Center Week, Dr. Yee discusses how community health centers are helping improve access to quality health care in underserved areas.