Emergency preparedness for power outages in healthcare facilities, including long-term care centers, hospitals, and dialysis centers, is crucial to ensuring patient safety and continuity of care. Here are some key […]
Managing Power Outages in Healthcare Facilities: A Quick Checklist Read More »
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would like to invite providers to an upcoming listening session on July 31, 2024 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET. to discuss
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024 I Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.ET I Registration Required AUDIENCE:This webinar is open to QIN-QIOs, nursing home leaders, medical directors, directors of nursing and billing
Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Payment Challenges Read More »
As National Women’s Health Week comes to a close, we encourage women to continue to prioritize their physical and mental health by getting regular medical care, practicing healthy behaviors, and
National Women’s Health Week (May 12-18, 2024) Read More »
Quality in Motion: Acting on the CMS National Quality Strategy is CMS’s latest update to the 2022 National Quality Strategy, which was launched to improve the quality and safety of health care
CMS Publishes Quality in Motion: An Update on the National Quality Strategy Read More »
Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Wed, April 24, 2024, at 2:30pm ET for a National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call. Long-term care providers, facility staff and
National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call on April 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET Read More »
The next CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum is scheduled for: Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Start Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time (ET) Please log in at least 15 minutes prior
Upcoming CMS Open Door Forum Read More »
What You Need to Know: Enhanced Barrier Precautions To support your quality efforts, we will present a brief overview of new enhanced barrier precautions guidance. CMS has posted QSO-24-08-NH Enhanced
Let’s Talk About Enhanced Barrier Precautions Read More »
(QSO-23-16-Hospitals Memorandum) Wednesday, March 27, 20241:00 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Comprehensive and effective discharge planning is imperative to ensure continuity of care to support improved patient/resident
Overview of CMS Requirements for Hospital Discharges to Post-Acute Care Providers Read More »
In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to a free public webinar: “Quality Counts, Safety Matters: Prioritizing
Prioritizing Patient Safety: Register for March Webinar Read More »
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please dial-in at least 15 minutes
Upcoming CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum Read More »
Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, who will highlight CMS’ key 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 I Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET I Registration Required: Register here AUDIENCE: This webinar is open to QIN-QIOs and nursing home leaders, medical directors, directors of nursing, and infection preventionists interested
CDC and CMS Present Stories from the Field: Immunization Strategies for Long-Term Care Read More »
No community is untouched by the opioid crisis. That’s why the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to supporting your work with resources that add value for
New! CMS Podcast Series on Opioid Use Disorder Management in Hospital Settings Read More »
In response to active exploitation of a cybersecurity vulnerability, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center has released the attached notice strongly encouraging organizations to
Message from HHS About an Ongoing Active Cybersecurity Threat to IT Resources Read More »
Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, who will provide an update on CMS’ recent accomplishments and how
New Rule Reduces Red Tape and Simplifies Medicare Savings Program Enrollment, Helping Millions of Older Adults and People with Disabilities Afford Coverage In their continued efforts to improve access to
Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 3:30pm ET for a National
Upcoming National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call Read More »
The next CMS Hospital/Quality Initiative Open Door Forum scheduled for:Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023Start Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time (ET) Please log on at least 15 minutes before call start time.
Upcoming CMS Open Door Forum Read More »
Builds on President Biden’s Historic Commitment to Create a Long-Term Care System Where People Can Live with Dignity Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the
HHS Proposes Minimum Staffing Standards to Enhance Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes Read More »
Counseling to Prevent Tobacco UseAugust 16 from 2 pm – 3 pmThis NGS webinar will focus on Medicare coverage, coding, billing and documentation guidelines for tobacco use counseling for outpatient
Upcoming CMS Educational Events Read More »
Hospitals participating in the CMS Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program are required to submit structural measures for CY2023 into the CMS Hospital Quality Reporting system. Submissions are due between April
IPRO Invites You to Prepare to Submit the CMS Health Equity Structural Measures With Us Read More »
What is the Public Reporting data preview? Starting Thursday, July 27, 2023, hospitals participating in the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting (IPFQR), Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR), Medicare Promoting Interoperability
CMS Releases October 2023 Public Reporting Hospital Data for Preview Read More »
Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, who will provide an update on CMS’ recent accomplishments and how our cross-cutting initiatives
Throughout July, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) celebrates Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Enacted
IPRO recently held a fast moving, informative experience that explores the Top 10 Deficiencies with tips and ideas for quality Improvement. Through brief, 30 minute sessions, attendees could: If you
The Top 10 Deficiencies Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO nursing home team supports providers in maintaining competency, skill, and readiness for emergencies. If you are new to your position or would like to brush up on
Emergency Preparedness: Back to Basics Read More »
Primary care in the United States is in urgent need of investment and support following decades of inadequate payments, increasingly complex delivery of care, and growing administrative burden – all
CMS Innovation Center Outlines Primary Care Strategy Read More »
Preventing all-cause harm continues to be a national priority. In 2016, an estimated 2.7 million harm events affecting hospital inpatients occurred, leading to more than 80,000 deaths at a cost
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. This call will be Conference
CMS Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Read More »
Date: April 25, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM (ET)- 2:00 PM (ET) Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team,
National Stakeholder Call with the CMS Administrator Read More »
The next CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please
CMS Open Door Forum April 12 Read More »
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on Care Compare
IRF Provider Preview Reports- Now Available Read More »
February is American Heart Month Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers cardiovascular screening blood tests once every 5 years. To learn more, visit Medicare.gov/coverage/cardiovascular-disease-screenings. This year, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
NEW! CMS Training Program Update Read More »
Thursday March, 2, 2023 12:00 – 12:30 PM ET A Guide to the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Health Equity Measures Guest Speakers: Julia Venanzi, MPH Centers for Medicare
Date: January 24, 2023 Start Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership
National Stakeholder Call with the CMS Administrator Read More »
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Start Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. This call will be
Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Read More »
During January, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes National Poverty in America Awareness Month. The United States measures poverty based on how
National Poverty in America Awareness Month Read More »
On behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, I am excited to announce the 2023 date for the nation’s premier healthcare quality conference: the CMS Quality Conference! I
2023 CMS Quality Conference – Save the Date! Read More »
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Start Time: 3:00-3:30 PM ET You are invited to join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and featured guest speakers, for the third 2023
2023 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Stakeholder Webinar Read More »
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 5-9). In recognition of this observance, CMS OMH is
CMS OMH Recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week Read More »
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022 Start Time: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. This call will be Conference Call Only.
CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum Read More »
Having affordable healthcare coverage makes it easier for people to keep up with screenings, check-ups, immunizations, and other preventive services. It also enhances the capacity of the Indian Health Service,
CMS: Covering Indian Country- November 2022 Read More »
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Start Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is hosting a webinar in recognition
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial in at least 15 minutes prior to call start time. This call will be Conference
CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum Read More »
Rule includes expanded cancer screening coverage in support of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot and promotes innovation and coordinated care in Medicare Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Known for the rich cultures that comprise their various communities, American Indians and Alaskan Natives also face unique health disparities exacerbated by various social determinant of health (SDOH) factors. Native
CMS OMH Honors Native American Heritage Month Read More »
Date: Monday, November 14, 2022 Start Time: 1:00-2:40 pm ET Join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including leaders from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,
Meet Anne Myrka RPh, MAT, Senior Director of Drug Safety and Chronic Disease Management for IPRO. Anne has been in the healthcare field for 30 years. Her experience includes roles
Meet the Team: Anne Myrka Read More »
Medicare Open Enrollment is Here Open Enrollment is from October 15–December 7. It’s a time to explore your Medicare coverage options and decide if you want to join, switch, or
CMS National Training Program Update Read More »
Changes to CMS’ Special Focus Facilities program will increase scrutiny, hold facilities accountable for substandard safety and quality, and improve care for residents As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued commitment
Biden-Harris Administration Oversight of Nation’s Poorest-Performing Nursing Homes Read More »
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, enrollees will have lower costs for insulin and free ACIP-recommended vaccines starting in 2023 People with Medicare should review their coverage and drug and
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Start Time: 4:00 pm ET Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control for a National Nursing Home
National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call Read More »
On September 23, 2022, the CDC updated its infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare personnel across all settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary of recent changes includes: Updated
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. This call will be Conference
CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum Read More »
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. This call will be Conference
CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum Read More »
Meet Melanie Ronda, MSN, RN, Assistant Director of Health Care Quality Improvement, Nursing Home Lead for NY, NJ, and Ohio, and the Infection Preventionist for IPRO. Melanie has been in
Meet the Team: Melanie Ronda Read More »
Meet Laura Benzel from Qlarant, the Health Equity Lead for the IPRO QIN-QIO and an IPRO Health Equity Task Force member. Laura has ten years of experience working on equity-related
Meet the Team: Laura Benzel Read More »
Meet Maureen Marsella, RN, BS, CCM. Maureen works for Healthcentric Advisors, a member of the IPRO QIN-QIO. A former hospital Joint Commission and Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Case Manager and
Meet the Team: Maureen Marsella Read More »
This year, as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) honors National Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be focusing on the nation’s 60.5 million
CMS OMH Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month Read More »
