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CMS Announces QIO Program 13th Scope of Work

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted updates to the QIO Program website, noting the 13th Scope of Work launch to support health care quality improvement, as well as the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.  

Highlights of the announcement include:
  • Seven QIN-QIOs will work directly with nursing homes, hospitals, and physician offices to improve the quality and safety of care for people with Medicare (May 2025-May 2030).
  • Services provided: Direct technical assistance and resources, advanced data analytics support, evidence-based intervention recommendations, customized training and education.
  • Focus areas: Disease prevention, quality and patient safety, chronic conditions management, behavioral health, emergency preparedness, care coordination, and workforce challenges. 

To view the table which lists the QIN-QIO contractor awardee per region and the states served by that region, click here and scroll to the table.  
The Northeast Region (including Maine) contract was awarded to Superior Health Quality Alliance, INC
  
Staff Contact: mcarland@mehca.org

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