Cardiac Quality Measures

atom Alliance helps physicians report on the following Merit-based Incentive Payment System quality measures via Certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology:

• Hypertension: Controlling High Blood Pressure
• Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
• Ischemic Vascular Disease: Use of Aspirin or Another Antithrombotic
• Cholesterol: Fasting Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-C) Test Performed and Risk-Stratified Fasting LDL

We help practices:

• Improve the use of their EHR for effective and timely data capture
• Standardize blood pressure and smoking related data elements and electronic reporting
• Promote smoking screening and cessation counseling
• Leverage EHR functionality including clinical decision support, registry functions and beneficiary reminders/alerts. This may consist of capturing demographic data, including race, ethnicity and/or gender, preventive reminders, vital signs and beneficiary secure messaging.

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You can also search our comprehensive library of online resources, where you can sort by atom Alliance state, initiative, patient or provider focus or simply type in a keyword for quick access to the tools and resources you need.

National Quality Strategy Toolkit

Preview: National Quality Strategy Toolkit
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1.95 MB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

National Quality Strategy Lever Fact Sheet

Preview: National Quality Strategy Lever Fact Sheet
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304.38 KB | Last Updated: August 21, 2015

National Quality Strategy Fact Sheet

Preview: National Quality Strategy Fact Sheet
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343.86 KB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

QIO Program Progress Infographic 2011-2014

Preview: QIO Program Progress Infographic 2011-2014
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1.68 MB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

CMS Equity Plan

Preview: CMS Equity Plan
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Logic Models
The QIO Program helps you embrace data in your healthcare setting

Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
The QIO Program shares 5 steps in the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to anticipate potential problems before they occur

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
The QIO Program demonstrates how to identify the root cause of a problem using The 5 Whys

An Illustrated Look at QI in Healthcare

QIO Documentary
Learn about the history of the QIO Program, from 1966 through today.

IHI Whiteboard: Model for Improvement, Clip 1

IHI Whiteboard: Model for Improvement, Clip 2

IHI Whiteboard: PDSA Cycles, Part 1

IHI Whiteboard: PDSA Cycles, Part 2

IHI Whiteboard: Cause & Effect Diagrams

Cardiac ABCS

Learn more about atom’s focus on the ABCS to improve health for everyone and reduce disparities for minorities.

Home Health Agencies

Discover best practices for preventing heart attacks & strokes and access the Cardiovascular Data Registry to track progress.

Learning and Action Network

Participate in meetings and teleconferences to discuss and spread successful interventions. Share your expertise and learn best practices from your peers.