AHRQ's Knowledge Transfer Initiative: Learning Networks
The projects listed below are from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) Knowledge Transfer (KT)/Implementation program, which disseminates and implements products, tools, and research, tools, and research to specific target groups.
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Indian Health Service Learning Network
Medicaid Medical Directors Learning Network (Phase 2)
MONAHRQ (My Own Network Powered by AHRQ) Learning Network
Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) Learning Network (Phase 2)
Indian Health Service Learning Network
Description:
This project provides AHRQ-related expertise to the Indian Health Service learning networks in primary care, medical homes, USPSTF recommendations/activities, and care coordination.
Links:
- For more information, contact Barbara Kass (Barbara.Kass@ahrq.hhs.gov).
Medicaid Medical Directors Learning Network (Phase 2)
Description:
The Medicaid Medical Directors Learning Network provides a forum for clinical leaders of the State Medicaid programs to discuss their most pressing needs as policymakers. This project helps the Medicaid Medical Directors (MMDs) use relevant AHRQ products and related evidence to improve the quality of care delivered to the Medicaid population.
Links:
- For more information, contact Margie Shofer (Marjorie.Shofer@ahrq.hhs.gov).
MONAHRQ (My Own Network Powered by AHRQ) Learning Network
Description:
This network provides peer-to-peer learning on using MONAHRQ—a free, Microsoft® Windows®-based application that compiles and analyzes data on hospital quality, its cost, and how that care is used and creates a customized Web site based on that data. As part of this project, support is provided to a learning network that incorporates a series of meetings, Web conferences, and hands-on training for national, State, and regional organizations that are actively involved in quality reporting initiatives and are using, or are planning to use, MONAHRQ for their reporting efforts.
Links:
- For more information, contact Harriett Bennett (Harriett.Bennett@ahrq.hhs.gov).
Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) Learning Network (Phase 2)
Description:
This network continues to provide technical assistance to Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and associated hospitals on AHRQ tools to improve the quality and safety of health care delivery.
Links:
- For more information, contact Margie Shofer (Marjorie.Shofer@ahrq.hhs.gov).
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