Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) in Medicare

Alliant Health Solutions Named One of Atlanta’s 2022 “Healthiest Employers” and “Best Places to Work”

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Alliant Health Solutions (AHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and value of health care, has been named one of the Healthiest Employers and 2022 Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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  • Alliant Health Solutions (AHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and value of health care, has been named one of the Healthiest Employers and 2022 Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
  • Among the list of Atlantas Healthiest Employers, Alliant ranked 4th among the top companies for the Healthiest Employer and 16th for the Best Places to Work award.
  • The Best Places to Work award is tabulated from a confidential employee survey measuring work environment, people practices, engagement, and trust in senior leaders.
  • Its an incredible honor to be named among both Atlantas Healthiest and Best Places to Work, said Dennis White, AHS president and CEO.

ACCORIAN Joins Civitas Networks for Health

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accorian , today announced it has joined Civitas Networks for Health, the largest national network of its kind.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accorian , today announced it has joined Civitas Networks for Health, the largest national network of its kind.
  • Civitas is comprised of member organizations working to use health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health.
  • Civitas Networks for Health is excited to have Accorian join our national network," said Civitas CEO Lisa Bari.
  • To learn more about Accorian please visit www.accorian.com
    Civitas Networks for Health is a mission- and member-driven organization dedicated to using health information exchange, health data and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health.

Quality Assurance Expansion at The Columbus Organization

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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BLUE BELL, Pa., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality and compliance for almost four decades, The Columbus Organization, today announced significant promotions on their dedicated Quality Assurance (QA) team.

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality and compliance for almost four decades, The Columbus Organization, today announced significant promotions on their dedicated Quality Assurance (QA) team.
  • As the nation's largest provider of outcomes-based care coordination services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and complex health needs, Columbus' Quality Assurance department has added two new Director-level positions to manage a team of Quality Enhancement Coordinators (QECs) across the country.
  • Brian, Edwinna, Laura, and Juana are truly best in class and bring unmatched strategic thinking, leadership, mentorship, and organizational management expertise to the Quality Assurance team and will contribute greatly to the growth of individuals served by The Columbus Organization."
  • The Columbus Organization is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, as a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO)-like entity.

Livanta Wins Award for Caregiver Social Media Toolkit #MyRoleCounts

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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One of these awards was AVA Digital's highest honor, a platinum award, for Livanta's new social media toolkit, #MyRoleCounts.

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  • One of these awards was AVA Digital's highest honor, a platinum award, for Livanta's new social media toolkit, #MyRoleCounts.
  • To improve public awareness of family caregivers and empower caregivers of Medicare beneficiaries to use the resources available to them, Livanta created the #MyRoleCounts social media toolkit.
  • The toolkit enables partners and stakeholders to assist in raising awareness of family caregivers by providing a ready-to-use social media campaign.
  • In creating the toolkit, Livanta considered the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council's "Initial Report to Congress."

4medica and Civitas Networks for Health Partner to Improve Data Quality

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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MARINA DEL REY, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 4medica®, a leader in healthcare data quality and matching technology, today announced that it has partnered with Civitas Networks for Health, a member-driven organization dedicated to using health information exchange (HIE) and health data, to conduct comprehensive health data quality assessments. As part of a shared services agreement, 4medica will conduct health data quality assessments for Civitas members at a discounted rate. 4medica will host a Civitas members-only presentation today, Wednesday, April 13 at 2 p.m. ET, to provide details on the health data quality assessments and information sharing subscription service.

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  • MARINA DEL REY, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --4medica, a leader in healthcare data quality and matching technology, today announced that it has partnered with Civitas Networks for Health, a member-driven organization dedicated to using health information exchange (HIE) and health data, to conduct comprehensive health data quality assessments.
  • As part of a shared services agreement, 4medica will conduct health data quality assessments for Civitas members at a discounted rate.
  • The 4medica Health Data Quality Assessment provides a comprehensive review of data quality and identifies duplication issues that are present in an organization's patient records.
  • Civitas Networks for Health is a mission- and member-driven organization dedicated to using health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health.

Livanta Launches #MyRoleCounts Social Media Toolkit

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help raise public awareness about the important role of family caregivers, Livanta LLC has launched a new social media toolkit, #MyRoleCounts.

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  • ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help raise public awareness about the important role of family caregivers, Livanta LLC has launched a new social media toolkit, #MyRoleCounts.
  • A social media toolkit contains information and resources needed to promote a cause, event, or idea.
  • Livanta created the toolkit and its unique hashtag in response to the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council's "Initial Report to Congress."
  • Livanta promotes the toolkit and hashtag across social media platforms and is sharing the toolkit with stakeholder organizations.

Livanta Wins Platinum MarCom Awards for Second Year

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Livanta received six MarCom Awards in the 2021 competition for marketing and communication professionals, including its highest honor, two Platinum MarCom Awards, for the company's new brand journalism publication, The Livanta Beacon.

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  • Livanta received six MarCom Awards in the 2021 competition for marketing and communication professionals, including its highest honor, two Platinum MarCom Awards, for the company's new brand journalism publication, The Livanta Beacon.
  • In last year's competition, Livanta also received recognition from MarCom, including Platinum and Gold awards, for its communications products.
  • Two issues of The Livanta Beacon received the Platinum MarCom Award.
  • MarCom also recognized Livanta with two Gold MarCom Awards for its "Rural Press Release Package" and a series of The Livanta Compass entitled "Celebrating 56 Years of Medicare."

Shining a Light on the Healthcare Journey: Livanta Launches a New Publication for Medicare Beneficiaries, Their Families, and Other Caregivers

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Livanta has created a new e-journal for Medicare patients, families, and other caregivers, The Livanta Beacon.

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  • ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Livanta has created a new e-journal for Medicare patients, families, and other caregivers, The Livanta Beacon.
  • This dynamic publication includes true-to-life stories about barriers and challenges that Medicare beneficiaries, family members, and other caregivers encountered, as told to Livanta staff.
  • The Livanta Beacon, which debuted on August 11, 2021, broadens Livanta's ability to outreach to beneficiaries and their families.
  • "Livanta understands that sharing patient stories is a significant way to engage with patients and their families.

Alliant Health Solutions Named One of Atlanta’s “Healthiest Employers” and “Best Places to Work”

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Alliant Health Solutions (AHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and value of health care, has been named one of the Healthiest Employers and 2021 Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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  • Alliant Health Solutions (AHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and value of health care, has been named one of the Healthiest Employers and 2021 Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
  • Among the list of Atlantas Healthiest Employers, Alliant ranked 9th among the top companies for the Healthiest Employer and 14th for the Best Places to Work award.
  • The Best Places to Work award is tabulated from a confidential employee survey measuring work environment, people practices, engagement, and trust in senior leaders.
  • Its an incredible honor to be named among both Atlantas Healthiest and Best Places to Work, said Dennis White, AHS president and CEO.

GoHealth Explores How Value-Based Care in Medicare Advantage Could Help Seniors Achieve Quality Care and Cost-Savings

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Friday, March 26, 2021
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Value-Based Care (VBC), a model of care based on quality, not the quantity of services, is the "standard of care" to treat seniors 65 and over holistically, and help them achieve lower costs and quality care during a critical period in their lives.

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  • Value-Based Care (VBC), a model of care based on quality, not the quantity of services, is the "standard of care" to treat seniors 65 and over holistically, and help them achieve lower costs and quality care during a critical period in their lives.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , approximately 80% of seniors have at least one chronic disease, highlighting the need for advanced care coordination.
  • With Medicare Advantage, a multidisciplinary team provides personalized care tailored to the member's needs to maximize wellness.
  • On average, seniors can save as much as $1,477 a year with Medicare Advantage.