Preserving Medicaid: States are Facing Challenges and Finding Solutions
Respect for the Kidneys!
It seems as if the kidneys are finally getting the national attention they deserve.
Reflections on the CMS Quality Conference
During the last week of January, over 3,000 people gathered in Baltimore for the 2019 CMS Quality Conference. Every year, CMS convenes its contractors and stakeholders to explore innovations in health care quality improvement and discuss new strategic directions and priorities.
Flexibility, Balance and Work That Matters: Thriving in a Tight Labor Market
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports on employment and labor information in more ways than you can imagine and is a goldmine of geekdom for human resources nerds like me.
What’s your Why?
Diabetes Alert Day was March 26, and our team was busy working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health systems, health plans and community-based organizations to get the word out to consumers that diabetes is preventable and what they can do to take action.
We All Care, a Whole Awful Lot
When we entered Conference Room 1 of the Federal Reserve building in Birmingham, Alabama, rows of brightly colored gift bags greeted us at our seats.
Opioid Addiction Doesn't Discriminate
As a physician, I’ve been following the opioid epidemic for several years. I read a lot about the topic, everything from what’s published in the mainstream news to new studies being released in medical journals.
The Power of the Diabetes Self-Management Program
Shortly after I joined Qualis Health, I was invited to become a Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) lay leader.
Suicide Rates Are Climbing, but We Can Help Those Who Are Hurting
Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. Two recent high-profile deaths, occurring during the same week, that have turned the spotlight on suicide. Has suicide become a greater threat or is the increased media attention on suicide simply a reflection of Mr. Bourdain and Ms. Spade’s celebrity status?