The Missouri Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Program
A Good Idea
Description
The Missouri Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Program is partnering with the Missouri Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to administer and evaluate a new comprehensive approach to improving standards of care for patients with CVD, diabetes, and hypertension. The partners are implementing a registry that will store clinical patient data, making it possible to aggressively follow up on and monitor FQHC patients. The FQHCs offer a unique opportunity to reach Missouri's high-risk minority and low-income populations, many of whom live in rural areas.
Goal / Mission
The goal of this program is to improve standards of care for patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in Missouri.
Results / Accomplishments
In 2001, 184,712 Missourians used FQHCs as their primary source of health care. Additionally, the Missouri CVH program is collaborating with the Missouri Patient Care Review Foundation, the American Heart Association (AHA), and the Missouri Hospital Association to promote AHA's updated guidelines for the primary and secondary prevention of CVD. This approach is being carried out by working with health care systems, medical schools, and insurance organizations.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Missouri Department of Health
Primary Contact
Missouri Department of Health
Missouri Department of Health
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
920 Wildwood Drive
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0570
(573) 522-2800
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/index.html
Missouri Department of Health
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
920 Wildwood Drive
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0570
(573) 522-2800
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/index.html
Topics
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Organization(s)
Missouri Department of Health
Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Steps to a Healthier U.S.
Date of publication
2003
Location
Missouri
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