In the United States, During the time period between 1999 and 2020, more than 263,000 people died from overdoses involving prescription opioids. As many as one in four people receiving prescription opioids in a primary care setting struggles with addiction. Between January 2019 and June 2020, more than 90% of benzodiazepine-involved overdose deaths also involved […]
You are invited to join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and featured guest speakers, for the third 2023 Marketplace Open Enrollment Webinar! This is the third in a series of Marketplace Open Enrollment Stakeholder Webinars. During this webinar, CMS will provide stakeholders with critical information, resources, and updated materials to successfully help consumers navigate the Health […]
The event provides a recap of PFE implementation for the HQIC during 2022 and looks forward to opportunities to implement and utilize PFE in 2023. The information can help hospitals measure their own progress and set goals for future work in PFE. Watch the Recording IPRO_HQIC_December 2022_LAN_Slideset_508
Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. This call will be Conference Call Only. To participate by phone: Dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode: 4325849 Persons participating by phone do not need to RSVP. TTY Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired. For TTY services dial 7-1-1 or […]
The COVID-19 Bivalent Booster in critical in preventing serious COVID-19 outcomes. Yet, many are hesitant to get the vaccine. Hear from our experts addressing hesitancy and discussing strategies for vaccine acceptance. Date: January 18, 2023 Topic: Vaccine Myths, Misinformation & Fatigue
Starting January 1, 2023, embedding health equity into your process, practice, performance, and quality outcomes will be a priority for healthcare organizations. To help you prepare to meet these requirements, join us for a series of free educational opportunities to support your efforts. Our first interactive webinar will take place on January 24, 2023 from […]
Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, who will highlight CMS’ key 2022 accomplishments and look ahead to how our 2023 priorities will advance the CMS Strategic Plan. CMS serves the public as a trusted partner and steward dedicated to advancing health equity, expanding coverage, […]
The COVID-19 Bivalent Booster is critical in preventing serious COVID-19 outcomes. Yet, many are hesitant to get the vaccine. Hear from our experts addressing hesitancy and discussing strategies for vaccine acceptance. Date: January 25, 2023 Topic: Motivational Interviewing to Support Vaccine Acceptance
Did You Know? UTIs are second most frequent infection in NH facilities Prevalence of UTIs range from 0.6 to 21.8% UTI treatment represents 30-50% of antibiotic use in NH facilities What is a Learning Circle? A Learning Circle is a forum for education and sharing of knowledge so that all participants may benefit from the […]
The COVID-19 Bivalent Booster is critical in preventing serious COVID-19 outcomes. Yet, many are hesitant to get the vaccine. Hear from our experts addressing hesitancy and discussing strategies for vaccine acceptance. Date: February 1, 2023 Topic: Immunization's Role in Chronic Disease Management
Session 1: In this session, IPRO will introduce the National CLAS Standards, The Blueprint implementation guide, and the IPRO CLAS assessment and educational series. What is CLAS? Culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and […]