Colorectal cancer screening saves lives

Got polyps? Get screened and find out. Get tips for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month from clinics in our EHR project. More...

Article spotlights safety culture changes in Oregon hospitals

Ruth Medak, MD, describes local efforts in a national professional journal. More...

Quality Corp update: "Primary care in Oregon is getting better"

The second statewide Partner for Quality Care report on primary care performance shows progress on HEDIS measures. More...

Survey to gauge QI reporting status of Critical Access Hospitals

Acumentra Health will survey 25 CAHs about Medicare quality measures and QI projects. More...

Report probes quality of Washington managed mental health care

Acumentra Health's focused quality study offers a comprehensive look at Medicaid-funded mental health care. More...

In This Issue:

Patient safety: focus nationally, improve locally

During National Patient Safety Awareness Week, it's good to remember that progress relies on local innovation, not just national programs. More...

New officers and trustee installed

Acumentra Health installed three new board officers and a new trustee in February. More...

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Portions of this material were prepared by Acumentra Health, Oregon's Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.

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