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 |