Woburn, Massachusetts (October 17, 2016) — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded a two year Special Innovation Project, under Healthcentric Advisors’ New England Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (NE QIN-QIO) five-year master contract, to address unnecessary and potentially avoidable hospitalizations through the implementation of a systematic discharge process for skilled nursing facility patients being discharged back to the community.
President & CEO Honored with Business Leadership Award
Providence, RI (October 14, 2016) – H. John Keimig, President & Chief Executive Officer at Healthcentric Advisors, is being honored for Business Leadership in Providence Business News’ 16th Annual Business Excellence Awards program.
QIO Study finds Habilitation Therapy – A Promising Alternative for Dementia Care
Woburn, MA (September 28, 2016) -– As part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the quality improvement organization (QIO) examined the use of habilitation therapy techniques in 30 Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
Three ways QIN-QIOs Are Using IT and Data to Improve Health
Providence, RI (September 2016) – The New England QIN-QIO began convening quarterly meetings with Rhode Island’s 11 hospital CIOs to educate them on quality improvement initiatives and foster greater collaboration.
Six Ways to Promote Senior Independence as a Care Team
Providence, RI (July 2016) – The New England Quality Innovation Network (QIN) shares tips on how to encourage and support senior independence.
President & CEO Featured in PBN Series, “One Last Thing”
Providence, RI (March 12, 2016) – H. John Keimig, President & Chief Executive Officer at Healthcentric Advisors, was featured in the Providence Business News (PBN) article, “Want Change? Empower People.“
Healthcentric Advisors Appoints Sr. Program Administrator
Providence, RI (January 21, 2016) -– Healthcentric Advisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Greenlund, CHSP, ARM, as Senior Program Administrator.
Healthcentric Advisors Awarded $4.5M Federal Contract
Providence, RI (January 21, 2016) — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded $4.5 million to Healthcentric Advisors, to serve as the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) contractor for New England.
Senior Medical Scientist discusses importance of end-of-life care
Bangor, Maine (November 27, 2015) – Rebekah Gardner, Senior Medical Scientist at Healthcentric Advisors, was quoted in a Bangor Daily News (BDN) article: “The Conversation.” Part of a monthly article series regarding the safety, health and happiness of the elderly, this article focuses on physician reimbursement for discussions about end-of-life care.
Awarded PBN Business Excellence Award for a Non-Profit
Providence, RI (November 14, 2015) – Healthcentric Advisors has received the Providence Business News 2015 Business Excellence Award for a Non-Profit Organization. This award is in recognition of how Healthcentric Advisors continues to positively impact the quality and safety of healthcare throughout Rhode Island.