Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program

The Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program aims to enhance the quality improvement culture within small rural healthcare facilities by building their capacity to collect and utilize clinical data effectively. It focuses on implementing evidence-based practices to improve healthcare quality, particularly targeting better outcomes for chronic disease management. The program also seeks to improve collaboration and skills among billing, coding, and front-line clinical staff, promoting a more integrated approach to healthcare delivery in these settings. By developing sustainable quality improvement capabilities in small hospitals and clinics, the program enables these facilities to better participate in value-based care models. This not only supports improved patient health outcomes but also positions these providers to succeed in evolving healthcare payment and quality frameworks. The program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services, with Kristin Martinsen serving as the point of contact for inquiries.