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SUMMARY:Advancing Healthcare Outcomes With The CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help providers improve quality\, reduce burden\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. Select providers will be invited to participate and gain access to: \n\nData insights to target improvement\nEvidence-based strategies aligned to CMS priorities\nExpert technical assistance\nPeer learning opportunities\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nCan’t make this date? Join us for another session: \n\nFriday\, April 10 | 12:30–1:00 PM
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-healthcare-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Region 1 Provider Session
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SUMMARY:Advancing Healthcare Quality through  Technology in Outpatient Clinical Practices
DESCRIPTION:Is your practice implementing\, upgrading\, or working to fully leverage your electronic health record (EHR)? Join us for an informative webinar designed to provide practical insights and introduce no‑cost support tailored to your specific needs and priorities. \nAs a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)-designated Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO)\, we offer hands‑on technical assistance to help outpatient providers optimize health information technology (health IT)\, meet interoperability requirements\, and reduce administrative burden.\nAttend this session to learn more about how the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO (Regions 1 and 2) program can help you: \n\nOptimize EHR configuration to reduce burden and improve usability and performance\nStrengthen interoperability and connections to Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)\nPrepare for emerging requirements\, including the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA)\nEnsure your systems support quality reporting and programs like the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-healthcare-quality-through-technology-in-outpatient-clinical-practices/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Outpatient Providers
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CREATED:20260402T142126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142413Z
UID:39244-1775824200-1775826000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Healthcare Outcomes With The CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help providers improve quality\, reduce burden\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. Select providers will be invited to participate and gain access to: \n\nData insights to target improvement\nEvidence-based strategies aligned to CMS priorities\nExpert technical assistance\nPeer learning opportunities\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-healthcare-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program-3/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Region 1 Provider Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T195330
CREATED:20260227T202259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T122640Z
UID:39028-1776166200-1776168000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Hospital Topics in Infection Prevention (HTIP): Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile)
DESCRIPTION:Hospital Topics in Infection Prevention (HTIP) is an ongoing peer-to-peer series for hospital-based Infection Preventionists to share strategies\, discuss challenges\, and learn from one another.\nWhat’s working in your hospital to prevent Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile)? What challenges are you still navigating? \nJoin us for a continuation of the QIN QIO Peer-to-Peer Infection Prevention and Control Sharing Call\, where Infection Preventionists exchange practical strategies\, discuss challenges\, and learn from one another. \nThis session will include: \n\nLive polling to compare practices across hospitals\nOpen discussion of successful interventions\nPeer-driven solutions and practical takeaways\nCollaborative problem-solving in a supportive environment\n\nYour insights and experience are critical to advancing our shared goal of reducing C. difficile infections and improving patient safety. \n  \nPresenters: Teresa Lubowski\, Director & Melanie Ronda\, Director \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/hospital-topics-in-infection-prevention-htip-clostridioides-difficile-c-difficile-3/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:C. difficile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
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CREATED:20260402T214112Z
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UID:39317-1776252600-1776254400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advance Nursing Home Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help nursing homes improve quality\, reduce burden\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. Select nursing homes will be invited to participate and gain access to: \n• Data insights to target improvement\n• Evidence-based strategies aligned to CMS priorities\n• Expert technical assistance\n• Peer learning opportunities \nREGISTER \nCan’t make this date? Join us for another session: \n\nApril 17 | 11:00 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advance-nursing-home-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T123000
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CREATED:20260402T205545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212309Z
UID:39308-1776342600-1776344400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advance Hospital Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help hospitals improve quality\, reduce harm\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. \nYour hospital has been identified for potential participation and is eligible to receive: \n\nData-driven insights to reduce readmissions and avoidable utilization\nEvidence-based strategies to improve patient safety and outcomes\nExpert technical assistance aligned to your hospital’s priorities\nPeer learning and collaboration with hospitals across the region\n\nREGISTER \nCan’t make this date? Join us for another session: \n• Friday\, April 17 | 8:30–9:00 AM \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-quality-in-outpatient-clinical-practices/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T083000
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CREATED:20260402T210401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212727Z
UID:39313-1776414600-1776416400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advance Hospital Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help hospitals improve quality\, reduce harm\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. \nYour hospital has been identified for potential participation and is eligible to receive: \n\nData-driven insights to reduce readmissions and avoidable utilization\nEvidence-based strategies to improve patient safety and outcomes\nExpert technical assistance aligned to your hospital’s priorities\nPeer learning and collaboration with hospitals across the region\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advance-hospital-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195330
CREATED:20260402T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T215329Z
UID:39323-1776423600-1776425400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advance Nursing Home Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help nursing homes improve quality\, reduce burden\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. Select nursing homes will be invited to participate and gain access to: \n• Data insights to target improvement\n• Evidence-based strategies aligned to CMS priorities\n• Expert technical assistance\n• Peer learning opportunities \nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advance-nursing-home-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195330
CREATED:20260402T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T220801Z
UID:39326-1776690000-1776691800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Quality in Outpatient Clinical Practices
DESCRIPTION:This invitation-only webinar will focus on improving patient outcomes and operational excellence in outpatient clinical settings. This session will explore strategies to advance quality reporting\, optimize billing opportunities & clinical workflows while reducing provider burden\, enhance patient safety\, strengthen care coordination and leverage data-driven approaches. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity as enrollment is time limited. Start the new year strong by attending an upcoming session to learn more about the program\, or schedule time with a Quality Improvement Advisor to secure your spot and gain immediate access to exclusive resources and actionable strategies. \nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-quality-in-outpatient-clinical-practices-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Outpatient Providers
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