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QIOs in Action: How One QIN-QIO Reduced Opioid Use in Nursing Homes
This story originally appeared in the December 2018 issue of QIO News.
An analysis of Medicare Part D data by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General revealed that more than 460,000 Medicare Part D beneficiaries received high amounts of opioids in 2017, and
There are times during the month that I often find myself slipping into sadness. Being on the cusp of depression, but bouncing back to a positive mood with the influence of a new project, family outing or dropping a few pounds.
We all feel sad at times and it should not be confused with being
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You know your patient’s weight.
You know their “real” age.
You’ve even seen them naked.
Then why is it too personal to ask how much they drink, smoke or if they’re feeling depressed.
It is time to get personal with your patients.
Knowing more about their struggles and habits can help you identify how to best integrate their medical
Questions Are The Answer
Help your patients get more involved in their healthcare by asking questions, talking with the healthcare team, and understanding their condition.
Research shows that patients who have a good relationship with their healthcare team receive better care and are more satisfied. Patients and families who engage with healthcare providers ask good questions and
Indiana County Receives Assistance for Targeted Opioid Reduction
Memphis, Tenn. – Clinton County, Indiana, will soon receive a boost in its ongoing effort to combat the opioid epidemic. The Qsource, a partnership between Memphis-based Qsource in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana; Information & Quality Healthcare (IQH) in Mississippi; and AQAF in Alabama was recently named the recipient
The single-most important way you can stay healthy is to be an active member of your own healthcare team.
Studies show that older adults feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems. However, when older adults do have depression, it may be overlooked
Make 2017 your healthiest year yet! Find ways to boost your health and well-being, and be an inspiration!
Healthcare professionals have known for a long time that common diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, can run in families. If one generation of a family has high blood pressure
