Dear Healthcare Provider,
I’m writing to introduce you to a no-cost opportunity to enhance care quality for Medicare beneficiaries through the CMS Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) program.
What is QIN-QIO?
The QIN-QIO program is the nation’s largest federal healthcare quality improvement initiative, partnering with thousands of hospitals, nursing homes, physician practices, and patient advocates to improve care quality, patient safety, and health outcomes.
What You’ll Receive:
Through this program, you’ll receive direct technical assistance and advanced data analytics, along with evidence-based intervention recommendations tailored to your needs. We provide customized training for your healthcare setting and 24/7 access to quality improvement tools. You’ll also gain connection to robust learning communities with focus areas including patient safety, chronic disease management, behavioral health, emergency preparedness, and care coordination.
Proven Results:
Participating providers have experienced fewer avoidable hospital readmissions, higher preventive screening rates, and safer hospital and nursing home stays. They’ve also seen better behavioral healthcare coordination and improved care coordination across settings.
Our Approach:
We assess your current quality initiatives, coordinate with existing programs, and create targeted initiatives specific to your needs. The five-year program runs through November 2029 and serves seven regions nationwide.
Join Us:
Thousands of healthcare providers are already improving care through QIN-QIO at no cost. Learn more at CMS Quality Improvement Organizations or contact your regional QIN-QIO directly. Together, we can deliver better care for Medicare beneficiaries. For more information, visit our website at : https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/quality-improvement-organizations/current-work
Sincerely,
Traci Archibald
Acting Director, iQuality Improvement and Innovation Group Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services