What does KFMC mean in MEDICAL

KFMC offers data collection, analysis and reporting services in areas such as access to care, utilization management, provider database management, program evaluation and quality improvement. Additionally, KFMC provides quality improvement training, patient safety education and patient experience surveys.

KFMC's quality improvement programs help providers identify opportunities to reduce cost while improving healthcare outcomes. Our team works with providers to develop strategies that promote best practices in patient safety, evidence-based medicine and other areas of quality care. We also help organizations implement clinical performance measurement systems and provide technical assistance with performance improvement projects.

Yes! We provide consultation services to assist organizations with developing targeted initiatives or strengthening existing efforts. Our team has extensive experience in working on health reform initiatives such as bundled payment models, accountable care organizations and insurance exchanges. We also have expertise in survey design & implementation and epidemiological research & analysis.

Yes! Our website contains a wealth of resources including our quarterly newsletter — Health Care Connections — articles on health policy issues affecting Kansas, our blog featuring expert interviews & opinion pieces on current trends in healthcare delivery as well as case studies highlighting successful projects we've undertaken in partnership with client organizations.

Yes! We are experienced in working with Pediatricians to support their practice operations through systems development such as adult/child immunization registries/recall systems, reminder/recall systems for preventive care visits/screenings; engaging practices in chronic disease management (asthma/diabetes); developing practices ophthalmology screening processes; participating in Quality Improvement Collaboratives and researching evidence based studies tailored to child populations.

We currently have three grant opportunities available for eligible applicants interested in supporting community needs related to Behavioral Health or Primary Care Expansion Projects. These grants are made possible through collaboration between the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Eligible applicants include hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Non-Profit Organizations.