Cincinnati, Ohio
We Ask Because We Care
The five major health systems in Cincinnati are asking patients to identify their race, ethnicity, and preferred language (R/E/L). The Institute of Medicine’s 2002 report Unequal Treatment detailed consistent evidence of disparities of care provided in the United States. By collecting patient R/E/L data, hospitals can pinpoint possible differences in care and areas for improvement.
“We as a nation are aware...
YourHealthMatters.org, a community-based website that reports and compares how physician practices perform in Greater Cincinnati, has re-launched with a new design and expanded public performance reports. The newly redesigned site is now more comprehensive, easier to use and puts a strong focus on patient/physician partnerships. The site includes over 40% of primary care physicians in Greater Cincinnati reporting their results in treating their patients with diabetes. In addition, health care consumers can now access reports...
As the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care for primary care physicians continues to gain momentum in the nation as a way to promote high quality and cost effective care, a new group of primary care practices in Cincinnati began a two year program to transform their practices. The first two cohorts will be wrapping up their program in September. Nineteen of these practices have achieved National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognition which can position them for higher reimbursement as well as guide patients...
Cincinnati Aligning Forces for Quality (Cincinnati AF4Q) is led by the Health Collaborative. Established in 1992, the Health Collaborative is a diverse coalition of health care stakeholders representing the hospital, physician, employer, insurer, government, education and consumer sectors. Its mission is to stimulate significant and measurable improvement in the health status of the people in Greater Cincinnati through collaborative leadership.