News and Announcements

June 11, 2021

Hospital Quality Improvement Newsletter – May 2021

In This Issue:  Latest News from CMS Educational Events Expert Insights & Resources Public Health Emergency Information & Resources Leadership Corner Hospital Heroes

June 3, 2021

AHS Podcast Episode 29: A Physician Roundtable: Part 2 – Physician Wellness and Resilience Advice for Peers

Tune in to the conclusion of this dynamic episode as Alliant team members and practicing physicians discuss wellness and resilience: Dr. Joseangel Bedoya, Medical Director – Case Review Dr. Dianne Bennett-Johnson,  Medical Director Medical Management Services Dr. Kimberly Rask – Chief Data Officer Click HERE to listen to the podcast.

May 26, 2021

Leadership Lesson: Impact of COVID on Mental Health

The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Americans have been affected by COVID-19 in numerous ways. Many people experienced an adverse impact on their mental health due to financial implications, social isolation, serious illness or death of loved ones, and overall uncertainties. There have also been reports of increased alcohol and substance use, worsening of […]

May 20, 2021

AHS Podcast Episode 28: An Alliant Physician Roundtable: Part 1 – Physician Wellness and Resilience Advice for Peers

Physicians are asked to wear many hats in service to their patients—healer, scientist, communicator, advocate, researcher, scholar, problem-solver and more. But especially in times like these, it is important to remember that physicians are also human, and subject to the same intense feelings of fatigue, anxiety, self-doubt and depression that arise in periods of extreme […]

May 5, 2021

AHS Podcast Episode 27: Emergency Preparedness for ESRD Patients

Artic blasts, flooding and tornados are natural disasters that are all too common nowadays. Preparation and planning for a natural disaster is key, but should be a priority for those with chronic conditions. Tune in as we meet Tiffany, Sam and his wife Lacey who have experienced natural disasters and share how they prepared their […]

May 3, 2021

Leadership Lesson May 2021: Our Tapestry – A year later with Linda Kluge

One year ago this month,  we were focused on the daily news of COVID-19 in our states. The reports of outbreaks, hot spots, friends struggling, and the spread in the nursing homes and communities made our hearts break.  We were trying to get a handle on what was happening, and improvement thinking was active on […]

April 30, 2021

Alliant Health Solutions Awarded ESRD Network Task Orders for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded two new five-year task orders to Alliant Health Solutions to serve as a Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractor (NQIIC) for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks 8 and 14. In these ESRD Networks, Alliant will work on national priorities and goals, collaborating with […]

April 28, 2021

Alliant Quality Cares & Shares Newsletter – September 2020

In This Issue: Latest News from CMS COVID-19 Essentials Leadership Lesson: Advice From Those on the Frontlines Best Practice Corner Learning & Action Network Events & Partner Events Behavioral Health Resources Patient Safety Resources Chronic Disease Self-Management Resources Care Transitions & Community Coalitions Nursing Home/ LTC Quality Resources Beneficiary & Family Advisory Council Resources

April 28, 2021

Alliant Quality Cares & Shares Newsletter – October 2020

In This Issue: Latest News from CMS COVID-19 Essentials Leadership Lesson: Advice From Those on the Frontlines Best Practice Corner Learning & Action Network Events & Partner Events Behavioral Health Resources Patient Safety Resources Chronic Disease Self-Management Resources Care Transitions & Community Coalitions Nursing Home/ LTC Quality Resources Beneficiary & Family Advisory Council Resources