Member Update
February 3, 2017
Resource Links
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (GPQIN)
GPQIN, the regional CMS QIN-QIO that includes Kansas, has launched the
Quality Payment Program Service Center which features phone, online and email support, learning modules and resources.

Other GPQIN Resources
 
Mountain Pacific Quality Health (MPQHF)
Mountain Pacific Quality Health is another regional CMS QIN-QIO. MPQHF resources include:

 

Health IT Playbook Update
The ONC Health IT Playbook has been refreshed! There is additional content on workforce trainings and improved usability through updated icons, links, and tool display. The most prominent addition is the inclusion of ONC's workforce webinars which you can view under the Transformation Support Section.
 
eCQI Resource Center Integrated with USHIK
CMS, AHRQ, and the ONC have integrated the eCQI Resource Center with United States Health Information Knowledgebase (USHIK). The USHIK database can be used to calculate quality metrics established for federal payment reimbursements.
 
Your Health with Joan Lunden and CDC
Host Joan Lunden and CDC's Dr. Ann Albright share insights on the current state of the diabetes epidemic in America and proven strategies for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. Click the link below to view the broadcast mini-series.
Recorded Webinars
Contact the HCCN Grant Project Team
Feel free to contact any member of the KAMU HCCN Grant Project Team below for assistance with project activities.
Terri Kennedytkennedy@kspca.org785-233-8483
Susan Woodswood@kspca.org785-233-8483
Trish Harknesstharkness@kspca.org620-874-8034
Shane Harris
sharris@kspca.org
785-233-8483
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Health Center Connections is a health center controlled network organized and supported by KAMU. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number HRSA-16-010, Health Center Controlled Networks for $625,000 from 8/1/16 through 7/31/17 with no financing from nongovernmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.