News and Events
New research shows the Chronic Care Model helps improve teen asthma symptoms
A team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center recently conducted a quality improvement effort guided by the Chronic Care Model that is believed to be the first exclusively targeting teenagers. The initiative resulted in dramatically improved symptom control and outcomes.
Read "Improving Outcomes for Underserved Adolescents With Asthma"
PCT-LEAP Emerging Leaders chosen for leadership training and mentorship
The MacColl Center for Health Care Innovation selected 19 outstanding individuals for participation in the year-long Emerging Leaders program. The Leaders were nominated from exemplary primary care practices across the US and represent a diversity of clinical roles including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and quality improvement profressionals. Participants were selected based on their demonstrated commitment to quality and enthusiastic recommendations from their colleagues.
New Staffing Models for Primary Care
This WIHI "talk show" webinar from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement focuses on some of the workforce innovations observed by the PCT-LEAP project team. Listen to the archived webinar.
Learning from Exemplary Practices
Our study of primary care workforce innovations is yielding insights into new ways to deliver high quality care.