iMPROve Health is proud to announce its continued participation in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 13th Scope of Work (13SOW) as part of the Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health).
Superior Health has been awarded a five-year contract (May 2025 to May 2030) under this national quality improvement initiative to serve Region 4, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
As a member of Superior Health, iMPROve Health remains part of a dynamic collaboration of organizations committed to improving health outcomes, enhancing patient safety, managing chronic disease, and reducing disparities in care across diverse communities. Superior Health is comprised of eight member organizations:
- Illinois Health and Hospital Association
- iMPROve Health
- MetaStar, Inc.
- Michigan Health & Hospital Association
- Midwest Kidney Network
- Minnesota Hospital Association
- Stratis Health
- Wisconsin Hospital Association
In addition, for this scope, Superior Health has welcomed Qsource as a strategic partner to further strengthen its quality improvement efforts across Region 4.
CMS’s Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) program is one of the most extensive federal programs dedicated to improving healthcare quality at the community level. Under the 13SOW, Superior Health and its partners will lead evidence-based, data-driven quality improvement initiatives in nursing homes, community-based care settings, and other health systems, in alignment with CMS’s national goals.
Through this collaboration, iMPROve Health will contribute its deep expertise in data analytics, community engagement, and health intervention strategies to drive measurable improvements in healthcare quality and access for Medicare beneficiaries across Region 4.
“iMPROve Health is honored to continue our 41-year legacy as a Quality Improvement Organization through this important work with CMS. Region 4 unites much of the Great Lakes region in a meaningful way, geographically and from a population health perspective. We look forward to partnering with Superior Health to drive real impact across the region.”
— Leland Babitch, M.D., MBA, President and CEO, iMPROve Health
Learn more about iMPROve Health’s quality improvement initiatives.
For more information about Superior Health, visit their website.