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June 12, 2009

Doing More with Less in a Lean Organization

Hospitals, clinics and other healthcare organizations across the state are feeling the pressures of the current economic situation. Fortunately many organizations are realizing gains by implementing...   Full Story

June 29, 2009

All Teach All Learn - IHC Learning Communities a Success

The efforts of the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) focus around four cornerstones of activity, one of which is to align and equip Iowa healthcare providers on quality...  Full Story


April 22, 2009

Improving Care with Medical Homes - Come See How

Deemed a model for delivering effective, efficient and patient-centered care the medical home concept is getting a lot of attention these days. Iowa physicians have shown...  Full Story


March 19, 2009

Hospital Learning Community

The 5 Million Lives Campaign officially ended with the last days of December 2008. In its place are new challenges for 2009 that will continue the quest for exceptional...  Full Story

June 11, 2009

Lean Conference Sponsorships Available

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for this year's Lean conference, titled "Doing more with Less in a Lean Organization." The 4th annual conference will...  Full Story


March 26, 2009

The MedCard is back!

In 2008, IHC distributed 150,000 MedCards statewide to clinics, pharmacies, hospitals, and public health agencies. The purpose of the card is aimed at improving both the...  Full Story


March 02, 2009

IHC Seeks Presentations for 2009 Annual Conference

IHC is currently seeking presentations for the 6th Annual Conference on Quality, Patient Safety, and Value to be held on November 18, 2009 at the Scheman Building in Ames....  Full Story

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Upcoming Events
  • 08/26/09

    - 4th Annual Lean in Healthcare Conference

    Location: Scheman Building, Ames
    Time: N/A


  • 09/08/09

    - LLC Session

    Location: Foxboro Conference Center, Johnston
    Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


  • 09/09/09

    - MHLC Session

    Location: Des Moines University
    Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


  • 11/18/09

    - IHC Annual Conference

    Location: Scheman Building, Ames
    Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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