Improving Performance in Practice

IPIP is a regional-based, nationally-led quality improvement initiative. It brings together technology, data, and proven quality improvement methods to help physicians give their patients the best possible care. Currently, IPIP is providing technical assistance to certain Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) communities that are focusing on engaging physicians and practices in ambulatory quality improvement (AQI) activities.

The IPIP program incorporates:

• National measures (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
• Use of registries to manage patient populations
• Monthly data reporting and aggregate summary
• Quality Improvement Coaches working with practices
• Learning collaboratives
• Decision support tools, such as a visit planner
• A flow diagram and protocols to standardize care
• Frequent monitoring of protocol use to track reliability
• Self-management support to engage patients in care

Physicians who participate in IPIP receive:

• Quality Improvement Coach (QIC)
• QI support from a national expert team
• Monthly aggregate report on IPIP measures
• Practice explorer to compare performance to peers
• Opportunity to receive Part IV credit for MOC & CME credit
• Link to NCQA recognition programs and P4P initiatives
• Tools to improve efficiency and quality