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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/chsp-tin-linkage-file-tech-doc.pdf
October 01, 2019 - These physician group practices give us the set of
group practices and their physicians to be considered … Of the 36,303 group practices with 521,709 physicians in the MD-
PPAS data, 9,554 group practices with … We added MA-only TINs (and their NPIs) to the
final set of group practices if the practices were also … PAC IDs
have an almost one-to-one relationship with group practices; 0.1 percent of group practices … and practices that do not
bill Medicare Part B (for example, many pediatric practices).
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/index.html
April 01, 2021 - Primary care practices also need to know how to collect and analyze their own data to make sure they’ … Learn how external quality improvement support helps primary care practices improve the way they work … The EvidenceNOW Model recognizes that small- and medium-sized primary care practices, which represent … Linking hundreds of practices to regional health information exchanges. … and how to assist practices in using this research to deliver better care to their patients.
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/pcmh/implement/section-4.html
September 01, 2021 - However, if the number of practices is small, it is difficult to detect a statistically significant " … (Exceptions are practices with similar practice patterns.) … Comparing changes in outcomes between the intervention practices and a group of comparable practices … If you can, select the comparison group of practices using a randomized or experimental design. … Make sure comparison practices are as similar as possible to intervention practices before the intervention
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/building-capacity/en-bsc-interim-report-1.pdf
January 31, 2024 - THHN is using an existing population health data network to recruit practices and
provide data to practices … for practices; or their offer of a sizable incentive to practices; or a combination thereof. … Practice goal 60 50 60 75
Practices recruited 32** 30* 47** 78**
*Michigan’s practices-recruited … • The HHOI leveraged the existing CardiOH network of practices and providers to recruit practices … , and means of communicating among practices; examples of relationships
built among practices because
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/building-capacity/en-bsc-final-report-b.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Intervention: QI Support for Practices
The amount of time practices received active QI support (e.g. … clinician owned practices (p=0.04). … practices
(p=0.04) … than solo practices. … practices
(p=0.04)
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/practice-facilitators-effectiveness-infographic.pdf
September 01, 2022 - found
that practices working with more effective facilitators had a 3.6% higher improvement in mean … choose to focus on
Tailor quality improvement activities to
primary care practices’ needs, goals, … and preferences
Guide Primary Care Practices
Through the Change Process
Assess practices’ readiness … from other practices
to “cross-pollinate” ideas and stimulate
thinking
Empower and guide practice … Individual practice characteristics can also influence the strategies facilitators use
and practices
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/evidencenow_wi-intuit.pdf
January 01, 2024 - health centers, tribal clinics, and independent practices). … Quick Numbers as of January 2024
34 participating practices
32 primary care practices have received … tailored community
resource lists
27 practices have launched their implementation
21 practices are … • Tailoring research questions and approach to
practices’ context. … • Remuneration of primary care practices for research
participation.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/wessell-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Results: Practices received a median
of seven quarterly reports. … Fifteen practices (25%) hosted an
onsite visit. … that use a
common EHR, are expected to be relevant to most primary care practices. … The MS improvement model strategies
resonated with this larger group of practices. … Practices received feedback on the practice, provider, and patient levels.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/011-blood-culture-webinar-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Blood Culture Practices and Stewardship
ICU & Non-ICU
AHRQ Safety … and Stewardship
Fundamental Best Practices
Antibiotic Stewardship
Blood Culture Stewardship
These … practices don’t fit into any one of the four key strategic areas but underpin all of them. … Blood culture sampling practices among internal medicine inpatients. … Effectiveness of practices to reduce blood culture contamination: a Laboratory Medicine Best Practices
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/promise-of-electronic-health-records.html
February 01, 2019 - :
EHRs are used by 93 percent of practices. … Some practices are still new to their EHRs. … About one in four practices have 3 or fewer years of experience with their current EHRs. … One-third of practices have never discussed their data as a team. … Practices often are unclear where to turn for technical assistance.
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/state/how-to-guide/index.html
August 01, 2024 - Building and Maintaining a Network of Primary Care Practices
4. … Building and Maintaining a Network of Primary Care Practices Plan a Statewide Network of Practices … in a Broad Network Supportive Services for Practices in a QI Project Practice Facilitation … Quality Improvement Support for Practices in a Broad Network Table 5. … QI Supportive Services for Practices in a QI Project Table 6.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/2020-group-practice-linkage-file-tech-doc.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Thus,
while overlap between OneKey medical groups and group practices is useful in linking practices … Of the 37,109 group practices with 612,163 physicians in the MD-
PPAS v2.4 file, 9,462 group practices … Summary of decision rules for linking group practices to systems
All group practices with
2 or more … Percentage of Group
Practices
All group practices in the linkage file . . … and practices that do not
bill Medicare Part B (for example, many pediatric practices).
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight09.html
July 01, 2014 - The experiences of these States and practices may be helpful to other States and practices interested … When no practices responded to the RFP, West Virginia responded to the practices’ reluctance to share … grant
CHIPRA quality demonstration grant
Hiring responsibility
Practices
State and practices … together
Department of Public Health
Practices
First the State, then practices
State and practices … together
Employer
Practices
State
Department of Public Health
Practices
First the State
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/keydrivers/engage-patients-families.html
November 01, 2018 - Practices need to know how to identify patients who are affected by new evidence, communicate clearly … Practices can assess patients’ need for community resources and direct them to organizations with which … Some practices obtain feedback by administering brief surveys. … Practices should train staff in these skills and consider periodic refreshers. … Practices can establish protocols to identify affected patients as they come for appointments.
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/posters.html
June 01, 2021 - Best Practices Pocket Cards & Posters
The materials below are intended for health care practitioners
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www.ahrq.gov/opioids/implementing-what-works/compendium-intro.html
January 01, 2024 - Finally, we convened two learning collaboratives to support primary care practices in testing and modifying … The participating practices were a mix of academic medical centers focusing on geriatrics, mid-sized … Based on the experience of participating practices, we refined and finalized the Compendium. … Practices can select any HLC that reflects their priority and any, or all, strategies and activities … We strongly encourage practices and systems to engage patients in the quality improvement process using
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/funding/grants/transform/findings/key-characteristics.html
March 01, 2017 - Range of structure types, but mostly independent.
32 practices with seven or more clinicians, 26 practices … , Federally Qualified Health Centers, and practices belonging to health systems
Practices varied in … One third were solo practices. … Serving the Underserved
21% of practices had EHRs before participating in the project; all practices … The remaining practices did not pursue recognition.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/covid-19-resources.html
March 01, 2022 - developed by AHRQ’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network are available to help nursing homes adopt best practices … Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes (PDF, 1.1 MB) highlights … Best Practices for Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Among Nursing Home Staff (PDF, 1 … Best Practices for Promoting Emotional Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents (PDF, 1 MB) provides guidance … engaging residents and reducing isolation while maintaining necessary infection control and prevention practices
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/search.html
June 01, 2024 - library contains tools and resources intended to support recruitment and retention of primary care practices … in primary care, but recruiting physician practices to join these projects is challenging, costly, and … Sample Patient Recruitment Flyer This patient recruitment flyer is an example of one way for practices … Flowchart This UI care pathway flowchart was created using draw.io by the EMPOWER study team to aid practices … Investing practice facilitation and sustained QI strategies in rural independent practices, where the
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/search.html?page=0
June 01, 2024 - library contains tools and resources intended to support recruitment and retention of primary care practices … in primary care, but recruiting physician practices to join these projects is challenging, costly, and … Sample Patient Recruitment Flyer This patient recruitment flyer is an example of one way for practices … Flowchart This UI care pathway flowchart was created using draw.io by the EMPOWER study team to aid practices … Investing practice facilitation and sustained QI strategies in rural independent practices, where the