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 […]
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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 »
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Traditional foods are an integral part of Alaska Native culture. The gathering, hunting, preserving, and eating of traditional foods is more than just a diet –
Webinar on March 24: Alaska Native Traditional Foods Movement Webinar Read More »
Stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 resources. This month, we’re highlighting new resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of
We’ve Updated our COVID-19 Resources Page Read More »
It is so great that your mom, dad, or other loved ones have received their COVID-19 vaccine. This is an important step towards protecting their health, achieving herd immunity and
Mom’s Vaccinated: When can I visit her nursing home? Read More »
CMS, CDC, and HHS released new guidance and resources related to the COVID-19 vaccine to serve our beneficiaries.
New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance and Resources for Partners during the Pandemic Read More »
CMS – March 15, 2021 | Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is increasing the Medicare payment amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. This new and higher
Biden-Harris Administration Increases Medicare Payment for Life-Saving COVID-19 Vaccine Read More »
April 2011AM-12PM EDT Part of the Addressing Health Disparities to Reduce Opioid Use Harm SWEEP Materials Recording Slides The topic of bias is increasingly gaining attention in healthcare. We see its effects in the numbers, outcomes, and
Webinar on April 20: What We Bring to the Room: Reflecting on the Impact of Bias in Care Read More »
March 10, 2021 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued updated guidance today for nursing homes
CMS Updates Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations Read More »
HHS Office of Minority Health Will Offer Localities Funding to Partner with Community Organizations to Connect Minority, Underserved Populations with Vital Services, Promote Pandemic Safety Measures As part of President
March 24, 2-3PM EDT The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and dramatically increased the long-standing epidemic of physician burnout. Around 71% of physicians reported exhaustion and burnout in 2020, up from an
Webinar on March 24: Physician Burnout and Mental Health Read More »
March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney disease. This year’s focus is on taking charge of your health and the many factors that go into
March is National Kidney Month Read More »
March 9, 2-3PM EDT No Registration Required A few minutes before the webinar starts, please click on the Zoom link to join. Passcode: 528346 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial
Saturday, May 1, 7AM-1PM EDT Hosted online via Zoom See below for registration fee 2021 CDOE Spring Seminar will provide up-to-date information on the diagnosis, prevention, and management of diabetic
May 1: 2021 CDOE Spring Seminar Read More »
Women’s Role in Health Literacy March is Women’s History Month, a perfect time to highlight Dr. Ruth Parker. Not only is she nationally recognized for her health literacy research, teaching,
CDC Celebrates Women’s History Month Read More »
Check out the March Population Health Spotlight newsletter from the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation In this edition, learn more about the latest news and resources on
Drop in Life Expectancy, Vaccine Access & Devastating Winter Storm Read More »
March 4, 12-1PM EDT The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is hosting the COVID-19 Learning Community Kickoff Event. Register Today! Learn more about
CDC Event on March 4: COVID-19 Learning Community Kickoff Event Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of updated emergency response plans. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) compiled a list of resources to assist state survey agencies; state,
CMS Resources for the Emergency Preparedness Rule Read More »
A year of missed preventive care is endangering minority communities. And people with serious heart conditions are at higher risk for severe illness with COVID-19. In response, Million Hearts® and
Million Hearts® and CDC COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease Partner Toolkit Read More »
Considerations for Vaccine Uptake and Monitoring for Adverse Events March 11, 2-3PM EDT Advanced registration is not required. A few minutes before the webinar starts, click on this Zoom link
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? AHRQ Chartbook on Patient
Health Equity Updates: March Newsletter Read More »
Call to Action: Structural Racism as a Fundamental Driver of Health Disparities: A Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association March 18, 1-2PM EDT Structural racism has been and remains
Webinar on March 18: Structural Racism as a Fundamental Driver of Health Disparities Read More »
Biden Administration Strengthens Requirements that Plans and Issuers Cover COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Without Cost Sharing and Ensures Providers are Reimbursed for Administering COVID-19 Vaccines to Uninsured CMS NEWS –