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Second Curve Road Map for Health Care

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

This road map is intended to assist leaders trying to implement major strategies and assess their progress on meeting the second curve that is explained in the Metrics for the Second Curve of Health Care report.

Engaging Health Care Users for Better Health and Quality Care

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Patient and family engagement has grown in importance and gained recognition because it can improve quality and outcomes of care. The 2012 American Hospital Association's Committee on Research report highlights several programs and initiatives that have been implemented successfully.

2013 TeamSTEPPS National Conference

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

The 2013 TeamSTEPPS National Conference will take place June 12-13 in Dallas, Texas. This free conference will highlight program models, practical solutions, knowledge, skills, tools and connections to help participants impact their organizations through the TeamSTEPPS model. An agenda for the event can be found here. Spots are filling quickly – register today!

TeamSTEPPS Implementation May 8th Webinar

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

TeamSTEPPS Implementation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” webinar by Kurt O’Brien. He will talk about UW’s approach to implementing the TeamSTEPPS tools and strategies, UW’s successes and failures with TeamSTEPPS, and offer lessons learned and strategies for success in using TeamSTEPPS to improve patient safety. To register for this free webinar on Wednesday, May 8 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT).

Metrics for the Second Curve of Health Care

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

2013 Building off of health care futurist Ian Morrison’s first curve to second curve shift, CPI identified characteristics of the first curve (the volume-based curve) and the second curve (the value-based curve).

HPOE: Health Care Transformation Initiatives Webinar

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

Examines best practices and lessons from the field on health care transformation initiatives including population health management approaches, unique and non-traditional partnerships and health and wellness strategies that focus on improving quality, cost and health status to achieve real value in the community. This webinar is scheduled for April 23, 2013 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm CST.

Delivering High-Quality Advanced Illness Management Programs

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

Over the next decade, health care delivery and financing will shift from volume- to value-based payments. Hospital leaders, seeking ways to address economic incentives, may find that developing advanced illness management programs will help the transition. Advanced illness, according to the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care, is one or more conditions serious enough that general health and functioning are declining and treatments begin to lose their impact — a process that continues to the end of life.

HRET 2012 Annual Report Released

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

The health care field was again challenged to provide better health care. Making an Impact in 2012 highlights how we responded in partnership with the AHA, its affiliates, national stakeholders, allied hospital associations and our funders.

AHA Health Care Transformation Fellowship

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

Executives gain skills to implement care delivery, value, and payment system transformation. The program focuses on clinical integration, financial risk, and population health management. Application are due April 15th.

HRET Participates in National Quality Panel: Neonatal Intensive Care Units Reduce CLABSI by 58%

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

As part of a larger quality panel with AHRQ it was announced that CLABSI in newborns in NICUs was reduced by 58 percent in less than 1 year. To access a replay of event, view AHRQ announcement and see panel agenda.