Qualis Health: Medicare's QIO for Idaho and Washington

Making a Difference in Healthcare
Qualis Health & Medicare’s QIO Program
Serving as Medicare's Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) in Idaho and Washington furthers Qualis Health's mission to improve the quality of healthcare delivery and health outcomes for individuals and populations across the nation.

Primary care practices: You may qualify for free technical assistance related to EHR adoption and use. Click to learn more about the WIREC program.

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	See the complete index of activities or go directly to the following topics: Patient safety initiatives for nursing homes and hospitals Primary care EMRs Improvement fundamentals Hospital data collection Medical review		Join us in several exciting projects designed to improve care in our communities! Care Transitions Project of Whatcom County, WA 5 Million Lives Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes		Medicare's top priority is to ensure that you receive high-quality care. If you have a concern related to your healthcare, we're here to help.

Learn about the fundamentals of healthcare quality improvement
Review some of our resources regarding basic QI tools, and how they can help your organization improve the care provided to every patient, every day.

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