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MAY 2017
NEWSLETTER
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In this edition:
• Guest blog from Humana's Misty Roberts
• June Forum information featuring speaker's white paper, “Aligning
Health Measurement in Oregon”
• Registration information for September Employer Forum about
Workplace Health Centers
• Member Spotlight: Vicki Welch, Louisville Metro Council
• KHC Blog Posts and Industry News
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Healthcare
Measurement Alignment,
a Growing Priority for States and Industry
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Mylia
Christensen, Executive Director, QCorp
Read Oregon's white paper, "Aligning
Health Measurement in Oregon," and be sure to see Mylia speak
in Louisville at our June Community Health Forum, "Healthcare
Measurement in Action, in Alignment." Register
here.
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In
preparation for the June Forum, read Misty Roberts' blog on local efforts
to consolidate measurement; Misty is a member of the KHC Measurement Strategy
Team.
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Misty
Roberts, Partnership Leader, Office of the Chief Medical Officer,
Humana
Read Misty's guest blog here,
"Clinical Quality Measure Prioritization: A Lesson from the
Automotive Industry." Learn about Humana's consolidation from
1,168 quality indicators to 208.
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KHC BLOG POSTS
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Improving
Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Saves Lives
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening isn’t always a relished
birthday activity, but it should be if you are turning 50 and
even sooner if you are at increased risk for colorectal cancer...more
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Reporting
Round-up: Update of KHC Measurement
Spring
always marks a flurry of activity for KHC Measurement, and this
spring has been no exception...more
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Here
are some of the top news stories that the KHC has been
following:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 6, 2017
Healthcare Measurement in Action, in Alignment
Register today
Sept. 12, 2017
The Rise of Worksite Health Centers to Address the Unmet
Needs of Employees
Register
today
March 18,
2018
KHC Annual Conference
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and consumers to solve complex healthcare issues facing our
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NATIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Vicki Welch
Louisville
Metro Council
Vicki
Welch is a Metro Councilwoman for Louisville's District 13,
where she serves her constituents and works with legislation
involving Louisville Metro ordinances. Councilwoman
Welch has been a member of the KHC for more
than four years.
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What are you currently
working on that you are most excited about? How do you think it will
drive improvements to health and healthcare in the community?
"After
months of discussions to incorporate electronic smoking devices and
hookah into our current smoking ban, I
proudly report that after 3 months of deliberation, the Metro Council
voted 15 to 6 in favor. It is my hope that this legislation will bring
awareness of hazardous toxins in electronic smoking devices and
hookah."
What do you see as the biggest threat to our community’s
health? How do you feel it needs to be addressed?
"I
believe heroin usage is the most pressing threat to our community. We
need more recovery beds and studies of pharmaceuticals that curb
addiction to allow addicts to be rehabilitated. This threat is
causing overflow of jails, increased usage of LMPD resources, and
increased usage of hospitals and emergency services."
Why do you and your organization belong to the
KHC? What do you find most valuable as a member?
"As a registered nurse (for) 34 years previous to my
election to Metro Council, I am interested in how our local
organizations are partnering for the greater good of the health of our
community. KHC is a great resource for this collaboration to bring
awareness and possible solutions to health issues."
What is your dream vacation
spot?
"My dream vacation/retirement location is my little
condo in St. Petersburg, Florida where we have 20 Louisville owners and
everyday is paradise!"
To view this member spotlight online, click
here.
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to mobilize the community to improve health and well-being. The KHC
works collaboratively to improve access to high quality care and drive
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