This AHRQ brief highlights early observations from 13 research projects that incorporate the use of health IT in their programs to improve care for patients with chronic diseases and focus on the following implementation consideration.
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NCOA Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
The National Council on Aging promotes Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs (CDSMP) to help older adults better manage their chronic conditions, improve their quality of life, and lower health care costs. See this site for more information and to find a CDSMP near you.
View moreUS HHS Think Cultural Health E-Learning Programs
The goal of Think Cultural Health is to Advance Health Equity at Every Point of Contact through the development and promotion of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Continuing education programs are designed to help individuals at all levels and in all disciplines promote health and health equity.
View moreUS HHS OMH Cultural Competency Assistance
The Office of Minority Health Resource Center provides tools and technical assistance to support culturally competent care.
View moreCHWS Oral Health Workforce Research Center
Access to oral health care has become a growing concern over the past decade. Despite efforts to improve the oral health of the nation’s population, oral health disparities persist. These disparities are characterized by compromised oral health status, particularly among certain vulnerable populations. One of the factors believed to...
View moreYankton AHEC Rural Rewards Program
The Yankton Rural Area Health Education Center focuses on enhancing access to quality healthcare and on improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals through partnerships. That’s exactly what Yankton Rural AHEC aims to do with this program – Rural Rewards – A Call to Care. A collaboration of several...
View moreWyoming Health Resources Network
WHRN serves as a state clearinghouse for information on primary healthcare services in the rural & frontier communities of Wyoming. We maintain an extensive and current database on Wyoming healthcare facilities and their need for professionals.
View moreOPCA Workforce Resources
The Oregon PCA offers this collection of links, templates, and other useful resources for those seeking information on recruitment and retention.
View moreNWRPCA – Region X Workforce Resources
Through this site, NWRPCA connects Region X health centers to resources that promote best practices, connect job seekers to health centers,combat professional isolation and keep health center staff informed about issues that impact their work.
View morePACHC PA Primary Care Career Center
Created by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers, this website connects job seekers with employment opportunities, most of which are at community health centers and rural health clinics. The website is one of the ways the Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center is using to recruit and retain primary...
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