Patient Tools & Tips

Top Five Most Downloaded Patient Resources 2015 atom Alliance aims to help patients get the information, skills, and confidence they need to manage their health and healthcare. These are the top-five, patient-focused …Read More »

atom Alliance works with healthcare patients and providers in five states to advance quality improvement goals established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These are the top 10 most downloaded …Read More »

A visit to the hospital can be stressful. If you’re hospitalized, bringing along medical information and a few personal items will make your stay go more smoothly.Read More »

As a patient, you can make your care safer by being an active, involved and informed member of your healthcare team. The Speak Up™ initiative provides simple advice on how you can …Read More »

What many patients desire most when they go into a hospital for surgery or illness is to get back home as quickly as possible. The temptations of home, however, often become a …Read More »

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want and expect the best care from the staff. You want care that is focused intensely on his or her needs, …Read More »

Someone’s looking out for you. The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) is dedicated to patient safety. Their vision is to create a world where patients are free from harm by partnering with …Read More »

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for high blood pressure in adults aged 18 years or older.Read More »

If a loved one or a friend has Alzheimer’s, there may come a time when it’s no longer possible for them to live at home. You may want to look for another …Read More »

Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die as a direct result of these …Read More »

CaringInfo.org is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization that provides free resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis happens.Read More »

If you’re a caregiver or a potential caregiver of an older adult, the AARP Home & Family Caregiving website is an excellent resource for you.Read More »

Influenza, most commonly known as flu, is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and the flu infection can affect people differently.Read More »

Over time, people with Alzheimer’s become less able to manage things around the house. They may forget to turn off the oven or water, not remember how to use the phone in …Read More »

More than 40 years ago, Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter began researching real companies and leaders to study why 70 percent of businesses fail to execute their strategies and only 5 …Read More »

Regular foot examinations can reduce the risk of amputations among people with diabetes. atom Alliance has provided this quick, three-minute exam to meet the screening needs of patients.Read More »

It’s critical for all providers to follow the same protocol when caring for patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has supplied a template to help your practice to develop …Read More »

Vaccines are widely recognized as safe, clinically effective, cost-effective and an integral part of public health policy in the United States. However, vaccination rates are below targeted levels, particularly for vaccines recommended …Read More »

Medicare at 50 Years, an eBook created by The Commonwealth Fund, comprises six in-depth papers about the past, present and future of Medicare, each written by a national expert on Medicare and …Read More »

Engaged patients can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. atom Alliance wants to help patients, families and healthcare professionals work together as partners to promote improvements in care.Read More »