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Best Practices for Transitions of Care

This fall and winter, make sure to prioritize post-discharge follow-up visits when appropriate and via telehealth when necessary. Check out the following timeline of key post-discharge activities to help you stay on track.

Prioritize the Fall Risk Screening

Patients above the age of 65 are at a higher risk for falls, which can result in significant morbidity, long-term hospitalizations and premature nursing home placement. Here are some tips to help you capture the Fall Risk Screening appropriately.

VHAN 2019 Shared Savings & Quality Results

For the second year in a row, VHAN achieved 100% performance for all Aetna contracted quality measure targets during the 2019 performance year. VHAN’s performance actually exceeded Aetna’s national standards in several measures.

Recognizing PCMH Practices in VHAN

VHAN Practices that earn NCQA’s PCMH recognition have made a commitment to continuous quality improvement and a patient-centered approach to care.

VHAN Statin Outreach Project Demonstrates Value of Collaboration

VHAN’s pharmacist-led Station Outreach Service program was aimed at improving rates of statin use among patients with diabetes in high-risk populations. 

Elevating the Importance of Well-Child Visits

Pediatricians are worried about COVID-19’s indirect and lingering physical, mental and social effects on children.

Mid-Year Checkup: Prioritizing AWVs All Year Long

With the COVID-19 pandemic pausing many in-person visits, it’s important to keep Annual Wellness Visits top of mind for Medicare beneficiaries. Read our tips for ways to prioritize these visits.

The Power of a Team-Based Approach to Empowering Patients

Watch a short video on how the VHAN Care Management Team supported a patient in managing her diabetes.

VHAN Hospital Quality Committee Aims to Improve Care Coordination

The committee addresses common patient safety measures, improvement activities, processes and best practices, and hospital-based quality programs to form network-wide initiatives.

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