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
Category: QIO
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.
Four Tips for Communicating with Patients with Hearing and Vision Impairments
During the June National Disparities Learning and Action Network (LAN) webinar, experts provided recommendations on communicating with Deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind and visually-impaired patients. Read more
QIOs in Action: Reenergizing Statewide Efforts to Reduce the Use of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes
With many nursing homes in New Mexico still working to meet national goals, HealthInsight is using online trainings to foster peer sharing and collaboration to reduce antipsychotic usage statewide. Read more
BFCC-QIOs Fulfill Patient Advocate Role for People with Medicare and Their Caregivers
Looking after people with Medicare, especially those with chronic illnesses, can be a major challenge for caregivers. When health care issues arise, Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIOs) can be a valuable patient advocate. Read more
QIOs in Action: Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship in Rural Alaska
Alaska’s expansive geography poses significant challenges when it comes to providing health care services to Alaska’s citizens. Here’s how Mountain-Pacific Quality Health and Indian Health Service (IHS) networks teamed up to promote antimicrobial stewardship in Alaska’s remote communities. Read more
CDC Data Shows Heart Disease and Stroke-Related Deaths Continue to Decline
Although deaths are decreasing, progress has slowed, suggesting that heart health should remain a priority for patients and health care providers. Read more
10 Tips to Make the Most of the 2018 CMS Quality Conference
Whether attending in person or watching sessions through the livestream, use these tips to stay up-to-date on daily conference developments, engage with participants and maximize your experience. Read more
QIOs In Action: New England QIN-QIO Helps Improve Access to Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
New Hampshire’s QIN-QIO partners with state health department and clinics to improve outcomes for patients and families. Read more
Alan Alda: Engagement is Key to Health Communication
Speaking at a recent patient-centered care conference, TV legend Alan Alda said that personal engagement with patients is the key to delivering better health care outcomes. Read more about his personal experiences with the health care system. Read more
QIOs in Action: How BFCC-QIOs Help Patients Take Action
When patients face health care challenges, such as ineffective hospital discharge plans, they can turn to Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIOs) for help. Here’s one patient’s story. Read more