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Using Population Health Management Tools for Quality Improvement

Presenters: Jennifer Saueressig and Billie Jo Nelson, Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) The population health tool Azara transforms healthcare data into actionable insights, but its effectiveness relies on accurate and reliable data. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of the Azara population health tool and how it supports health centers in leveraging data […]

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Development of a Follow-up Measure to Ensure Complete Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Presenter: Elizabeth Ciemans, PhD, MPH, MA, Senior VP Research and Analytics at AMGA The current quality performance measure for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is limited to initial screening. Despite low rates, there is no measure for appropriate follow-up with colonoscopy after receipt of an abnormal result of a stool-based screening test (SBT) for CRC. A quality performance

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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Ready, Set, Vaccinate

  Ready, Set, Go…. Fall is Coming. Time to Vaccinate! As respiratory viruses become more prevalent during the fall and winter months, the importance of annual vaccinations is even more critical. COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pose significant health risks, especially for older adults and immunocompromised individuals. Vaccination remains one of the

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Building Bridges and Enhancing Care Together: Leveraging Partnerships for Improved Services to Native American Patients

  This presentation will explore the unique aspects of healthcare delivery for patients receiving care through Indian Health Service and Tribal Healthcare organizations, including federal policy, referral mechanisms and reimbursement structures as well as legal and regulatory considerations. We will examine the potential for partnerships between private sector and Indian Health Service/Tribal Healthcare organizations and

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