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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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Health IT & QI Workforce Professional Development
Event date: 9/25/2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Export event

HITEQ Skill Builder Series: Health IT & Data Basics: 101 for New Health Center Staff

Overview

Session Description: Join us for an introductory session on Health IT and data, where we will provide a high-level overview of how data flows through a health center and why a baseline understanding of these concepts is important for all staff. In this session, we will define common terms and concepts in health IT and data, and describe how they connect to value-based care. You will leave with an understanding of how using data for reporting can improve patient care.

Health IT & Data Basics: 101 for New Health Center Staff

Series Description: Designed for staff new to health centers, new to their roles in a health center, or interested in reinforcing their skills, this learning pathway provides a foundational understanding of a health center’s digital and data-driven landscape. This series moves beyond a simple introduction, progressively building essential skills for effective data utilization. Through a series of structured sessions, participants will learn how to navigate health IT systems, understand the importance of data collection, and begin to see how accurate information drives quality care and operational success.

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Acknowledgements

This resource collection was compiled by the HITEQ staff with portions contributed by Chris Espersen, HITEQ Advisory Committee member and Independent Contractor and Past President of Midwest Clinicians Network; Shane McBride, Independent Contractor and Past Vice President of Quality and Clinical Systems at South End Community Health Center; Chris Grasso, Associate Director for Informatics & Data Services- The Fenway Institute; and Ed Phippen, Principal - Phippen Consulting, LLC.