Delivering great quality care is the main driver of physician well-being. Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), community health centers (CHCs) and other safety-net providers are a vital part of our nation’s health care system, providing essential care to individuals in underserved communities and those with limited access to health care.
AMA STEPS Forward® is committed to addressing the unique challenges of your practice and patient population. Below is a sample of the supportive open-access resources and programs we can offer your care organization. Email [email protected] for more information!
Open-access resources to help care for your diverse patient population
Complex medical conditions
- Team-Based Care of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes Approaches to Help Patients Reach Their Glycemic Goals Toolkit
- Intensive Primary Care: Address the Goals and Medical Needs of High-Risk Patients with Complex Care Needs Toolkit
- The Healing Works Foundation: Person-Centered, Relationship-Based Care Podcast
- Patient Care Registries: Proactively Manage Chronic Conditions Toolkit
- Health Coaching: Help Patients Take Charge of Their Health Toolkit
- How to Take a Patient-Centered Approach to Cancer Care Podcast
- The Impact of Chronic Care on Behavioral Health Podcast
Mental and behavioral health
- The Waco Guide to Psychopharmacology in Primary Care Podcast
- Addressing the Behavioral Health Care Needs of Our Veterans Webinar
- Behavioral Health Integration Into Primary Care: Expand Patient Access to Behavioral and Mental Health Services and Improve Patient Care Toolkit
- The Importance of Integrated Care Podcast
Social determinants of health
- Social Determinants of Health Toolkit
- Health Equity: The Importance of Building Trust Podcast
- The Importance of Screening for Social Determinants of Health Podcast
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health in the Bronx NY: A Case Study
- Success Story: Community Tours Highlight Opportunities for Health Care and Faith-Based Organizations to Work Together
- Success Story: Screening for Food Insecurity with Two Questions Results in Sixteen-Fold Increase in Food Resource Referrals
- Integrating a Community Health Worker Into Team-Based Care Podcast
- The Flint Water Crisis and Beyond: Improving Patient Care With Social Determinants of Health Podcast
- Connecting the Dots Between Social Determinants of Health and Climate Change Podcast
Open-access resources for optimizing and sustaining your practice
- EHR Transitions: Best Practices for Implementing a New EHR System
- Medication Adherence: Improve Patient Outcomes and Reduce Costs Toolkit
- Pre-Visit Laboratory Testing Toolkit
- Pre-Visit Planning Toolkit
- Annual Prescription Renewal Toolkit
- Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff Toolkit
- Team-Based Care Toolkit
- Team Documentation Toolkit
- Medication Management: Save Time by Simplifying Your Prescribing and Refill Process Toolkit
- Adult Vaccinations: Team-Based Immunization Toolkit
- Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV): Streamline Workflow to Perform a Thorough AWV Toolkit
- Plan-Do-Study-Act: A Step-by-Step Approach to Quality Improvement Webinar
- Medical Assistant Recruitment and Retention Toolkit
- Recruiting and Retaining Medical Support Staff Webinar
- How to Make Behavioral Health Integration Financially Sustainable for Your Practice Podcast
- Revenue Cycle Management Considerations
- Navigating Behavioral Health Integration: Tips for Implementation and Sustainability Podcast
Learn from your peers
Join us for one of our Saving Time: Practice Innovation boot camps and gain best practices from top physician experts, network with like-minded peers, engage in cross-sector collaboration and learn from each other’s successes and mistakes. Exclusive discounts are available for FQHCs and safety-net providers.
Email [email protected] to get started!
