Table 2 Practices reported strategies already in place to improve their quality measures
From: Socializing the evidence for diabetes control to develop “mindlines”: a qualitative pilot study
Category | Strategy Details |
|---|---|
Technology | Patient portal usage to adjust insulin |
Utilization of tele-psychiatry (from pilot practice) | |
Practice Organization | Uniform refill and visit policies |
Lab draws (HgbA1c) upon arrival | |
Registry use | |
Posting and reviewing quality scores | |
Clinician innovations | Huddling |
Chart preparation | |
Use of lower-cost insulins (neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH), etc.) | |
Resources | Medication assistance programs |
Medication discount programs | |
Pharmacy technician and Doctor of Pharmacy assistance | |
Relationships with outside facilities/consultants | |
Applying for insurance coverage for exercise facility membership |