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The Quadruple Aim
Quadruple Aim

A Conceptual Framework

Improving the U.S. health care system requires four aims: improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, reducing per capita costs and improving care team well-being. HITEQ Center resources seek to provide content and direction aligned with the goals of the Quadruple Aim

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Accessing Data for QI

As adoption of EHRs has increased, so have the concerns about ability to access the data needed to drill down into quality improvement efforts or even reporting requirements. Depending on the type of system being used, data may be cloud based, on a remote server, or on a local server. Further, data may be accessible through preprogrammed, ad hoc, or custom reports, but there may be greater challenges to accessing raw data or data that can be analyzed for quality improvement purposes. Resources in this section address these challenges and provide actionable information for accessing the data needed.

Accessing your Data
PrEP Process Map Example
PrEP Process Map Example

PrEP Process Map Example

This resource is an example of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Process Map. Process maps can be used to document health center workflows.
 

The HITEQ Center Podcast
The HITEQ Center Podcast

The HITEQ Center Podcast

HITEQ is highlighting stories of leveraging the EHR, health IT, digital health tools, and other virtual care supports for health center recovery and stabilization during the COVID-19 pandemic and thereafter in this series of podcasts. We are lifting up stories that demonstrate the promise of digital and health IT tools to address the timely needs of health centers and their patients, emphasizing those that support high value, equitable care for all health center patients and that reduce provider burden.

[Video] The Managed Care Data Set
[Video] The Managed Care Data Set

[Video] The Managed Care Data Set

This video module helps health centers to understand how payers use data to evaluate their performance, to learn how to incorporate data into practice to improve value-based payment opportunities, and to prepare with best practices around organizing managed care data.
[Video] FQHC Value Based Payment Basics
[Video] FQHC Value Based Payment Basics

[Video] FQHC Value Based Payment Basics

In this 25 minute video we cover the basic mechanics of how FQHCs are paid, the prospective payment system, and how it is evolving over time. We also review the spectrum of value-based payment arrangements using the HCP-LAN framework as a guide. We also discuss the capacity needed to be successful in each of those payment categories. Patient attribution process, including why that data is so critical in value-based payment arrangements, and what questions to ask payer partners about attribution processes are also reviewed. Lastly, a real value-based payment arrangement and related considerations are reviewed.

Diabetes Health Center Data Validation Tool
Diabetes Health Center Data Validation Tool

Diabetes Health Center Data Validation Tool

Excel-based Data Validation Tool for health centers to validate their 2021 UDS clinical quality measure reporting of Diabetes Control (HbA1C > 9%) measure on Table 7. Video and written instructions are provided. 

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 4: SDOH Dashboard Design - Advanced
SDOH Data Dashboards Module 4: SDOH Dashboard Design - Advanced

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 4: SDOH Dashboard Design - Advanced

The Social Determinants of Health Data Dashboards training is a four-module series. Modules range from about 8 minutes to 12 minutes in length. Module four provides advanced-level information on using social determinants of health data and dashboards for facilitating and tracking social needs referrals, conducting predictive analysis with social determinants of health and health outcomes data, and using social determinants of health data to improve reimbursement for addressing social needs.

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 3: SDOH Dashboard Design - Intermediate
SDOH Data Dashboards Module 3: SDOH Dashboard Design - Intermediate

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 3: SDOH Dashboard Design - Intermediate

The Social Determinants of Health Data Dashboards training is a four module series. Modules range from about 8 minutes to 12 minutes in length. Module three provides intermediate level information on collecting social determinants of health data and using data visualization for effective dashboards with stratification of data.

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 2: SDOH Dashboard Design - Beginner
SDOH Data Dashboards Module 2: SDOH Dashboard Design - Beginner

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 2: SDOH Dashboard Design - Beginner

The Social Determinants of Health Data Dashboards training is a four module series. Modules range from about 8 minutes to 12 minutes in length. Module two provides beginner level information on collecting social determinants of health data and basic analyses of the data.

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 1: Introduction to SDOH Dashboard Design
SDOH Data Dashboards Module 1: Introduction to SDOH Dashboard Design

SDOH Data Dashboards Module 1: Introduction to SDOH Dashboard Design

The Social Determinants of Health Data Dashboards training is a four module series. Modules range from about 8 minutes to 12 minutes in length. Module one provides an introduction to the role of screening and collecting data on social determinants of health, identifying social determinants of health measures and using data effectively, and assessing organizational data dashboard capability. Subsequent modules provide beginner, intermediate and advanced level considerations and examples for social determinants of health data dashboards. 

Advancing the use of SDOH Data to Support Value Based Care
Advancing the use of SDOH Data to Support Value Based Care

Advancing the use of SDOH Data to Support Value Based Care

This one-hour webinar, presented by Washington Association for Community Health, CHAS Health, and the HITEQ Center shared about best practices in SDOH screening and how health centers have used SDOH data for patient care, population health, and value based care. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share the specific challenges they face regarding SDOH screening and use of data.
Accessing Value Set Codes for Clinical Quality Measures
Accessing Value Set Codes for Clinical Quality Measures

Accessing Value Set Codes for Clinical Quality Measures

This video was created to assist health centers in accessing the codes for value sets associated with electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) reported as part of UDS. Health centers can download the needed codes from the Value Set Authority Center.

Acknowledgements

This resource collection was compiled by the HITEQ Center staff with guidance from HITEQ Advisory Committee members and collaborators of the HITEQ Center.