Healthcentric Advisors

10/09/2026

We’re proud to recognize Healthcentric Advisors’ Stephanie Baker, who recently served as a keynote speaker at the West Virginia Health Care Association’s 2026 Annual Convention & Vendor Expo, celebrating the association’s 50th anniversary!

Alongside Kathleen Lancaster of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Stephanie presented “SUDs in LTC: The Massachusetts Model,” highlighting Massachusetts’ work to improve substance use disorder care in long-term care settings, as well as related efforts underway in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

It was a great opportunity to share experiences, highlight the work happening across our region, and connect with others committed to improving care for individuals with substance use disorders in long-term care.

👏 Congratulations to Stephanie and Kathleen!

09/28/2026

September is Month.🍂

Falls don’t have to be a normal part of aging. Simple steps like staying active, reviewing medications, getting regular vision and hearing checks, and making the home safer can help older adults reduce their risk of falling and maintain their independence.

The National Council on Aging offers tools and resources to help older adults, caregivers, and health care professionals take steps toward preventing falls.

🔗 Explore falls prevention resources:

One in four Americans age 65+ falls every year. Being common doesn’t make falling a normal part of aging. Learn why older people fall and how to take fall prevention precautions.

09/25/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝.

Health care organizations are encouraged to take time now to review emergency preparedness plans and prepare for potential impacts, including strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, and staffing challenges.

Stay informed by monitoring local forecasts and updates from emergency management officials, and make sure your organization is prepared to respond if conditions worsen.

A little preparation now can make a big difference when severe weather strikes.

09/23/2026

We’re proud to support the Northeast/Mid Atlantic CMS QIN QIO Region 1 & 2 in helping hospitals across the region strengthen the great work they’re already doing.

Hospitals can access no-cost quality improvement expertise, education, resources, and peer support tailored to their priorities.

𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎: https://bit.ly/4ArcNkB

Your hospital already has the expertise to deliver high-quality care. 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁.

Through the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO, hospitals can access customized technical assistance and resources in care coordination, patient safety, infection prevention, data and cybersecurity, workforce challenges, emergency preparedness, and more.

Think of us as an extension of your team, bringing additional expertise, education, and peer support to the priorities you choose.

No cost to enroll or participate, and you may unenroll at any time.

👉 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4Ajpu0C

08/20/2026

❤️🤍💙 We’re proud to have Nelia Silva Odom representing Healthcentric Advisors and sharing her expertise at the 2026 RIHCA Quality Symposium!

We look forward to connecting with healthcare professionals from across the region for a day of learning, networking, and sharing ideas to improve care.

📈 Meet the Expert – Nelia Silva Odom

Improvement starts with turning data into action.

Join Nelia Silva Odom, RN, BSN, MBA, MHA, WCC, Quality Improvement Manager at Healthcentric Advisors, as she presents:

📊 QAPI Basics to PIPs: From Data to PIP

Discover practical strategies to transform quality data into meaningful performance improvement, strengthen teamwork, and build a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Join us at the 2026 RIHCA Quality Symposium & Trade Show as we continue building quality—one improvement at a time.

❤️🤍💙 Red, White & You: Quality in Everything We Do!

08/07/2026

Congratulations to The Miriam Hospital Emergency Department on being named a recipient of the 2026 ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) Lantern Award!

One of just 126 emergency departments nationwide—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝—to receive this distinction, The Miriam Hospital is being recognized for excellence in quality, safety, innovation, and emergency nursing.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

Learn more: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/miriam-hospital-emergency-department-recognized-emergency-nurses-association-ena-lantern-award

08/04/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐂𝐅𝐂𝐌) 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤.

As a State of Rhode Island-certified CFCM agency, we're committed to helping Medicaid-eligible Rhode Island elders and adults with disabilities navigate Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), connect with services and community resources, and coordinate the supports they need to reach their goals.

For current participants, the transition has been seamless, with no changes to the care and support they receive.

Learn more about our continued commitment to serving Rhode Islanders and what this transition means:

08/03/2026

We're proud to announce that Healthcentric Advisors has been awarded federal funding from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to lead a new statewide initiative helping older adults with behavioral health conditions more fully access and benefit from senior nutrition programs.

Working alongside our partners, we'll strengthen support for older adults across Rhode Island while developing tools, resources, and strategies that can help senior nutrition providers nationwide better serve their communities.

Learn more about the initiative: 🔗

Healthcentric Advisors is proud to announce that we have been awarded federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration

07/16/2026

Congratulations to The Latino Health Insurance Program Inc,. on 20 years of service to communities across Massachusetts!

This milestone reflects the extraordinary vision, leadership, and commitment of Dr. Milagros Abreu, whose work has expanded access to health care, health insurance, food and nutrition resources, and trusted community support for individuals and families across the Commonwealth.

We are proud to partner with Dr. Abreu on quality improvement efforts and grateful for her service on the Northeast CMS Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization Executive Leadership Council. We were honored to celebrate this important milestone with Dr. Abreu, the LHIP team, and the community. Looking forward to the next 20!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at Healthcentric Advisors! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the spirit of community, service, and collaboration that helps create healthier, stronger places to live and work. We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July with family and friends.