In June, CTC-RI wrapped up its second asthma quality improvement initiative, this time focusing on strengthening communication and coordination workflows between pediatric primary care practices and school nurses with a participation emphasis on asthma action plans and missed days of school.
Upcoming launch of a free ECHO® Learning Series: Best Practices in Addressing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in Primary Care with announcement on July 23 for applications accepted through August 28.
Improved Patient Care and Lower Costs Through Better Primary Care/Specialist Alignment--save the date--September 13, 7:30-9:00 AM. Join our discussion on improving collaboration and communication between primary care and specialty groups across systems of care in Rhode Island. Learn about and discuss:
Our primary care transformation efforts often include the support and partnership of community-based organizations (CBOs) statewide. CTC-RI is spotlighting a different CBO each month to recognize and appreciate their work in our communities. This month, we're spotlighting the Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, dedicated to behavioral health.
Thanks to our legislative leaders, champion legislators Sen. Pamela Lauria and Rep. Kathleen Fogarty, and the amazing advocacy of our primary care community and supporters, this 2024 General Assembly session had some important wins for our primary care workforce!
The mission of CTC-RI is to support the continuing transformation of primary care in Rhode Island as the foundation of an ever-improving integrated, accessible, affordable, and equitable health care system. CTC-RI brings together critical stakeholders to implement, evaluate and spread effective multi-payer models to deliver, pay for and sustain high-quality, comprehensive, accountable primary care.