Deadline: May 19, 2021 The Anticoagulation Forum’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Initiative is developing a multi-part webinar series to highlight the critical topic of structural racism and health […]
Call for Stories: IDEA Initiative Structural Racism & Health Disparities Read More »
Wednesday, May 19, 3PM EDT COVID-19 has exposed deep fissures in our national and local healthcare systems, which comes as no surprise to mental health providers already accustomed to treating
Post-COVID-19 Strategies for Building Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems Read More »
HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund (CAF) On May 3, 2021, HHS, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced a new program covering the cost of administering COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19-Related Coverage and Payment Read More »
On May 5, 2021, as a part of CMS’ ongoing COVID-19 response efforts to support the long-term care community, CMS debuted its first social media videos. The videos highlight staff,
CMS Launches Community Champions Video Read More »
Check out the latest health equity news, health observances, events, and resources supporting the IPRO QIN-QIO efforts to eliminate health disparities for Medicare beneficiaries. What’s inside? Devastating Impact of COVID-19
Health Equity Updates: May Newsletter Read More »
May 24, 11AM-12PM EDT Materials Recording Slides Join both the IPRO & Telligen Hospital Quality Improvement Contractors (HQICs) as they team up for a joint Learning and Action Network (LAN)
IPRO & Telligen HQICs Event on May 24: Pressure Injury: All-Cause Harm Read More »
May 8, 2-3:30PM EDT THE HHS Office of Minority Health invites you to join the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Virtual Panel Discussion The U.S. Department of Health and
May 8: Past and Present: Addressing Racism and Intolerance Against Asian Americans Read More »
During May, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as part of our commitment to understanding the health
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Read More »
May 13, 12-1PM EDT Please note: You will receive an email with login information from GoToWebinar upon registration. If you do not receive an email in a few days’ time,
CMS Webinar on May 13: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Read More »
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. Did you know that strokes are preventable? It’s important
May’s National Stroke Awareness Month Read More »
In the United States, nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Hypertension increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the first and fifth leading causes of
National High Blood Pressure Education Month Read More »
In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen friends, neighbors, and businesses discover new ways to support each
May’s Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength Read More »
In a new Healthcare Triage YouTube series, funded by NIHCM Foundation, Dr. Aaron Carroll explains the history of vaccines and vaccine development–one of the greatest public health achievements of all
Healthcare Triage 6-Part Video Series Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO held a live demonstration of using NHSN to submit and track COVID-19 vaccine data. At the end of this demonstration, participants will: Learn how to submit COVID-19 vaccine
IPRO QIN-QIO Webinar: Live Demo Entering COVID-19 Vaccine Data into NHSN Read More »
May 6, 11-11:30AM EDT This 30-minute webinar will feature a short discussion followed by audience Q&A. NYSHealth invites you to attend its webinar series, “Practically Speaking,” that will share actionable
May 13, 12-1PM EDT The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) will host a Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence webinar on Thursday, May 13 from
OMH Webinar on May 13: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Read More »
April 26, 11AM-12PM EDT Join the IPRO Hospital Quality Improvement (HQIC) in webinar on the All-Cause Harm focus are of Opioid Stewardship. We presented aggregate baseline data on the Opioid
IPRO HQIC Event on April 26: Opioid Stewardship: All-Cause Harm Reduction Read More »
Proposed Rule Would Require Hospitals to Report Vaccination Rates Among Healthcare Staff CMS News – April 27, 2021 |The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule
May 26, 2PM This presentation will support Nursing Home Administrators and Directors of Nursing with education and resources to support your pneumococcal vaccination efforts to enhance residents’ wellbeing and improve
IPRO QIN-QIO Webinar on May 26: Pneumococcal Vaccine Confusion Read More »
Stay up-to-date on new resources from the New York State Department of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare
We’ve added new COVID-19 resources Read More »
As of April 25, 2021, the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine resume in the United States.
FDA & CDC Resume Use of the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Read More »
The Global Council on Brain Health’s report, COVID-19 and Brain Health (PDF), recommends steps to safeguard brain health in adults ages 50 and older, especially during the pandemic. According to
COVID-19 and Brain Health Read More »
The Native Aging in Place Project: Building sustainable LTSS capacity in your tribal community April 28, 2PM EDT | Register now The Native Aging in Place Project (NAPP) provides long-term
Webinar on April 28: The Native Aging in Place Project Read More »
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new telehealth resources to further support health care providers and patients during the pandemic, as they continue to adjust to virtual
CMS is Simplifying Telehealth Services Read More »
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Qlarant, a member of the IPRO QIN-QIO, are hosting a 3-part education series on quality improvement strategies for nursing homes throughout
QI Series for Delaware Nursing Homes Read More »
This session is part of the QI Series for Delaware Nursing Homes, hosted by The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Qlarant, a member of the IPRO QIN-QIO.
DE Nursing Home Webinar on June 2: Plan-Do-Study-Act: A Tool for Testing Read More »
This session is part of the QI Series for Delaware Nursing Homes, hosted by The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Qlarant, a member of the IPRO QIN-QIO.
DE Nursing Home Webinar on May 19: Getting to the Root Cause Read More »
This session is part of the QI Series for Delaware Nursing Homes, hosted by The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Qlarant, a member of the IPRO QIN-QIO.
April 26, 3-4PM EDT Please join us for updates on the agency’s COVID-19 response. CDC experts will share the latest information and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and
CDC Call: Critical Diabetes Care and Prevention During COVID-19 Read More »
April 28, 2-3PM EDT Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Agenda **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks Acting Chair – Emily Forrest (Center for
April 28: CMS Hospital/Quality Initiative Open Door Forum Read More »
COVID-19 Virtual Briefing Series (Session 7): COVID-19 Impacts on Black & Latino Communities: Where are we now? April 28, 7-8:15PM EDT The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and its partners
April 28: COVID-19 Impacts on Black & Latino Communities: Where are we now? Read More »
Thursday, April 22, 2-3PM EDT Agenda **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks Chair- Ing-Jye Cheng, (CM) Co-Chair – John Hammarlund, Regional Administrator, Seattle Regional Office Moderator – Jill
April 22: CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum Read More »
Dear Colleagues, The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the egregious and long-standing inequities that exist across the United States—inequities that have a profound effect on the physical, social, economic, and emotional
A Letter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Read More »
April 27, 1–4:30 PM EDT Register April 28, 1–4:45 PM EDT Register During National Minority Health Month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH)
The Road to Equity: Examining Structural Racism Virtual Forum Read More »
May 25, 11AM-12PM EDT Part of the Addressing Health Disparities to Reduce Opioid Use Harm SWEEP Materials Recording Slides Only 20% of what influences the health of patients is related
We’re sharing the following information from the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. Updated: April 14, 2021 Why are the FDA and CDC recommending a pause in the
Updated Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO is sharing an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19
Pausing the Use of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Information for Long-Term-Care Facilities Read More »
Information Provided by the Anticoagulation Forum Following six reported cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in individuals after receiving the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine in the US,
Resources on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Suspension Read More »
Thursday, April 15, 2-3PM EDT Advanced registration is not required. This COCA Call will present the latest evidence on cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) with thrombocytopenia associated with the administration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert, about the CDC and FDA’s recommended pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. We’re
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Alert Read More »
The National Quality Forum’s (NQF) Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) Call for Nominations for organizations and individual subject matter experts is open. The MAP is a public-private partnership convened by NQF, funded by a contract
NQF’s Measure Applications Partnership Call for Nominations Now Open Through May 6 Read More »
As COVID-19 vaccines continue rolling out across the country, CMS is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers and keeping you updated on
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources: Reaching Vulnerable Populations Read More »
The HHS COVID-19 public education campaign is a national initiative to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines while reinforcing basic prevention measures such as mask wearing and
HHS’s We Can Do This: Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Read More »
CDC’s new web page reviews information and training on how to enroll as a COVID-19 vaccinator CDC posted a new web page, How to Enroll as a Healthcare Provider, for providers
CDC: How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccinator Read More »
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes
April 13: Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Read More »
April 6, 5–6PM EDT CMS is hosting its final COVID-19 Office hours, a recurring stakeholder engagement session to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. This session is
April 6: CMS Office Hours Call Read More »
March 29, 11AM-12PM EDT The IPRO HQIC’s patient safety and performance improvement team leaders facilitated a virtual launch, the first of many interactive discussions, on All-Cause Harm prevention. Hospitals came
IPRO HQIC Event on March 29: All-Cause Harm Launch Read More »
Check out the latest health equity news, health observances, events, and resources supporting the IPRO QIN-QIO efforts to eliminate health disparities for Medicare beneficiaries. What’s inside? April: National Minority Health
Health Equity Updates: April Newsletter Read More »
Updates as of April 2, 2021 Highlights Fully vaccinated people can: Resume domestic travel Do not need to get tested before or after travel Do not need to self-quarantine after
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People Read More »
May 6, 2021 | Registration is Free The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is proud to host the 4th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored
4th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium Read More »
Are you #VaccineReady?
April is National Minority Health Month Read More »
More than 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions are addicted to opioids. Proper disposal of unused or expired opioids can help save lives. Remove the Risk
FDA Encourages Americans to Dispose of Unused Prescription Opioids Safely Read More »
Shared with the permission of Robin Sparer, Director of Integrated Behavior Health at CCI Health and Wellness Services, a participant in the IPRO QIN-QIO Integrating Behavioral Health with Primary Care
How can I improve my sleep hygiene? Read More »
March 30, 3-3:45PM EDT The American Institutes for Research (AIR) and the IPRO HQIC hosted the March 2021 Patient and Family Engagement (PFE) webinar, titled Partnering with Patients and Families
March 29, 2021 – As COVID-19 vaccines continue rolling out across the country, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to protect the health and safety
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources: What Partners Need to Know Now Read More »
April 15, 12–1PM EDT The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Regional Operations invites you to a free webinar on Expanding Access to Medication—Based Treatment for OUD in
Telebehavioral Health Webinar Series Read More »
March 30, 9:30am or 2:30pm April 1, 12PM Challenges abound in the midst of COVID-19, not least of which is getting vaccinations into the arms of staff and residents of
Webinar on March 30 and April 1: Increasing Vaccine Confidence Read More »
In response to the increased use and expanded coverage of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, From Coverage to Care (C2C) released two new resources to support providers and patients in
New C2C Telehealth Resources Available Read More »
Grant Opportunity: FR-6400-N-69 Application deadline: May 4, 2021 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes announced $30 million in grant funds
Person-Centered Planning in Disaster Preparedness April 26, 3-4:30PM EDT The events of 2020 and early months of 2021 have upended and disrupted everyone’s lives, but the impact on the lives
Webinar on April 26: Strengths-Based Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios Read More »
