New Resource Added to the Health Equity Resource Hub

We are happy to add a new resource to the Health Equity Resource Hub. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released a Health-Related Social Needs FAQ with additional information regarding the new Medicare codes for Physician reimbursement.

KHC and KFMC to Partner for the CMS QIN-QIO 13th Scope of Work in Kansas

Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) and KFMC Health Improvement Partners are working together with other health care partners in the region to bid on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization 13th Scope of Work in Kansas.

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Cultivating Gratitude: A Reflection on Our Team’s Exceptional Culture

KFMC President and CEO Sarah Irsik-Good, MHA shares the fundamental pillars of our organizational culture which have positioned KFMC for sustainable success through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Kansas Health Equity Summit

The 2023 Health Equity Summit brought together a diverse assembly of healthcare professionals, policymakers, community leaders, advocates, and individuals, all committed to advancing health equity on a local and state scale. The presenters’ slide presentations and other materials are now available.

KFMC Health Improvement Partners Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Examination

KFMC Health Improvement Partners is proud to announce the successful completion of a SOC 2 (Service Organization Control) Type 2 examination for our Clinical Care Review Services which highlights our unwavering commitment to ensuring the security of our clients’ sensitive information.

KFMC Health Improvement Partners Celebrates 50 Years of Driving Innovation and Quality Improvement in Healthcare

KFMC Health Improvement Partners (KFMC) is celebrating 50 years of transforming the delivery of care in the evolving healthcare landscape. Since 1972, the KFMC team has been focused on bringing meaningful change and sustained high performance to health organizations nationwide.

JAMA Article Features CMS Lessons in Primary Care Integration

The article discusses key lessons on how the CMS Innovation Center’s primary care models are informing the next generation of advanced primary care model development, and includes lessons learned from the CPC+ model. KFMC Health Improvement Partners served as the Regional Learning Network for CPC+ practices in the Greater Kansas City region and supported their innovation in transforming primary care.

Health Information Exchange (HIE) Support Services

There has never been a better time to connect to a Health Information Exchange (HIE). KFMC can assist your practice in making the connection to an HIE and in optimizing your HIE connection after integration.

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Unvaccinated Long-Term Care Staff Share their Perspective on the Proposed Vaccine Mandate

KFMC conducted a series of independent listening sessions in late September 2021 to solicit feedback from unvaccinated long-term care workers regarding their concerns, fears, and hesitancies about the proposed vaccine mandate.

Practice Improvement Quick Tips

Each month, our team shares top news and resources pertaining to IT Security, Process Improvement and Practice Transformation.