As AI becomes more widespread, health systems face a practical question that governance structures alone cannot answer: how do you know if it’s actually working?
Read the blog: go.ihi.org/4bdwgsX
The relationships that community health workers build with patients and caregivers are vital to support health care and well-being. CHWs in rural communities across the country have explored ways to use an age-friendly resource, My Health Checklist, as part of this work.
Read: go.ihi.org/4ubNUpK
When prevention is measured effectively, it becomes part of everyday care. When it is not, prevention can fade into the background, especially in communities that already face barriers to care.
Read our blog to learn how CMS shapes prevention through measurement: go.ihi.org/473aFCn
IHI VP Dr. Camille Burnett was interviewed by Anastassia Gliadkovskaya about a recent IHI report that offers a framework for health care organizations to continue health equity efforts amid politicization.
Read: bit.ly/4aIlgnq
In an interview with IHI, Dr. Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA, CPPS, shares what inspired her to pursue CPPS, how safety science is taking root in veterinary practice, and what both fields can learn from each other. Dr. Love is the first veterinarian to earn the CPPS credential.
Read: go.ihi.org/3Ol4dA6
IHI and MASS successfully delivered the ‘Training Course on Human-Centered Design for Respectful Health Care Spaces.'
The course, which took in Bangladesh, introduced practical human-centered design approaches to improve maternal and newborn health (MNH) care spaces.
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In a blog for IHI, Teresa Wood, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, shares her experience and insights for strengthening clinicians’ professional identity and enhancing outcomes for both patients and staff.
Read the full blog: go.ihi.org/3NUmOD3
IHI VP Josh Clark caught up with Colin Hung at IHI Forum for a discussion on why quality and safety outcomes often stall despite heavy investment, and what changes when organizations slow their pace of adoption to focus on making existing systems work together.
Watch: bit.ly/4akqV3O
Designed specifically for older adults, My Health Checklist helps them reflect on their health, identify what’s going well, and prioritize the questions and concerns that matter most.
Read the blog: www.ihi.org/library/blog...
This Friday, January 23, is Maternal Health Awareness Day.
IHI's Paolo Borem and Pierre Barker co-authored a journal article on the impact on the institutional maternal mortality ratio of a quality improvement initiative for the primary causes of maternal deaths.
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Organized by the Goiás State Health Department, in partnership with Einstein Hospital Israelita and IHI, this initiative is aimed at training improvement specialists and strengthening the quality and performance of health organizations.
Read more: go.ihi.org/3NVOCXt
IHI’s QI Essentials Toolkit includes the tools and templates you need to launch a successful quality improvement project and manage performance improvement.
Download here: go.ihi.org/44oN2Ur
SBAR is an easy-to-remember, concrete mechanism useful for framing any conversation requiring a clinician’s immediate attention and action. SBAR is essential for developing teamwork and fostering a culture of patient safety.
Download the SBAR Tool today: go.ihi.org/4qpKspv
Behind every click and download in 2025 was a signal of health care’s priorities: equity, safety, and workforce well-being. Here’s what the data tells us, and how it guides the year ahead.
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A cross-sectional survey of about 1,500 adults was conducted this fall, asking about health inequities, defined as "preventable, unfair, and unjust differences in how health care is structured and delivered."
Read the survey results via @medpagetoday.com: go.ihi.org/4pXaRKL
Tune into the latest episode of Turn on the Lights Podcast recorded live at the 2025 IHI Forum to hear co-hosts Don Berwick and Dr. Kedar Mate discuss how AI, patient safety, and administrative waste are shaping the future of health care.
Listen here: cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ihit...
In an article for VA News, Ines Valencia-Mendoza, MPH writes about an 87-year-old Veteran whose wish to return home came true thanks to the tireless efforts of his health care team and the structured application of the 4Ms Framework.
Read: news.va.gov/143884/vha-h...
"I would like staff nurses to know that they are our front line of defense in patient safety and quality improvement. Period. Full stop."
Read the full interview with IHI President and CEO Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams (with a subscription): journals.lww.com/ajnonline/ab...
In an article for Fierce Healthcare, Anastassia Gliadkovskaya recaps the fireside chat that took place onstage at the 2025 IHI Forum between IHI President and CEO Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams and IHI President Emerita and Senior Fellow Maureen Bisognano.
Read: www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/co...
"Everyone deserves a say in their own care."
In a blog for IHI, Lauren Schwabish writes about the vital role Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play in bridging the gap between people with communication challenges and effective advanced care planning.
Read more: www.ihi.org/library/blog...
IHI released a practical, evidence-based framework that aims to establish a US industry standard for measuring health equity efforts.
This new resource will be the topic of discussion at sessions CC0 and D17 at the upcoming IHI Forum in Anaheim, CA, USA.
Learn more: go.ihi.org/49NiTRm
IHI VP Jill Duncan attended Southcentral Foundation's (SCF) Nuka Conference and Core Concepts training. SCF is an Alaska Native–owned nonprofit health care system serving nearly 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people in Anchorage and the surrounding areas.
Read: www.ihi.org/library/blog...
IHI and the NYC Health Department co-designed the Overdose Prevention Collaborative – an initiative to improve overdose prevention in high-risk areas and reduce overdose deaths in NYC using place-based strategies and frontline staff expertise.
Read more in the blog: www.ihi.org/library/blog...
At the 10th Latin American Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care, more than 900 participants and international experts came together to discuss innovation, equity, and person-centered care.
Read more via Diario Resumen: diarioresumen.com.ar/sociedad/el-...
Unable to make it to Anaheim for the 2025 IHI Forum in December? We are now offering a Virtual Pass option to experience the IHI Forum on-demand, wherever you are.
Learn more: events.ihi.org/forum
In a blog for IHI, Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar describes how best to approach complex conversations with aging veterans. She discusses why the 4Ms Framework of an Age-Friendly Health System and tools like My Health Checklist are so valuable.
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We caught up with Don Berwick ahead of his keynote address at the 2025 IHI Forum. Among several key topics discussed, Don stressed the importance of forming and joining coalitions to solve the urgent issues of health care practice and public health.
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As the older population grows, health systems must innovate to deliver high-quality and individualized support for patients and families.
Earlier this year, the IHI Leadership Alliance hosted a three-part learning series focused on our aging population.
Read more: www.ihi.org/library/blog...
How does the IHI CQO UK Programme support those in the role of Chief Quality Officer or those aspiring to be in this role?
Hear from Amar Shah, CQO at East London NHS Foundation Trust, on the many benefits of enrolling the programme.
Learn more: www.ihi.org/learn/course...
Dr. Will Flanary and Kristin Flanary, known to millions online as "The Glaucomfleckens," will be the opening keynote address at the 2025 IHI Forum in Anaheim, CA, USA.
Learn more about the exciting keynote lineup and secure your spot today for IHI Forum 2025: ihi.org/Forum
