QIN-QIO
Five Decades of Quality Improvement
Our Legacy of Service
Qsource has served as a trusted partner to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) since 1982, leading initiatives that strengthen healthcare quality and safety across multiple states and care settings.
Our recent history includes:
- Leading the Atom Alliance QIN-QIO (2014–2019) across five states, implementing data-driven programs to improve care coordination, safety, and patient outcomes.
- Serving as the Indiana QIO (2019–2024) under the 12th Scope of Work, supporting hospitals, nursing homes, and clinicians with evidence-based improvement strategies.
- Partnering under the Great Lakes Region QIO (2025–2030) to continue advancing quality, performance, and innovation nationwide.
Partnering with Superior Health Quality Alliance
Qsource expanded its national impact as a partner to the Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health) under the 13th Scope of Work awarded by CMS. As a veteran QIN-QIO, Qsource joined Superior Health to enhance quality and safety initiatives for Medicare providers across the Great Lakes region, including Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Under this five-year contract, Qsource contributes proven expertise in data-driven quality improvement, education, communications, patient safety, and analytics to accelerate measurable improvement for providers and beneficiaries.
Together, Qsource and Superior Health are building on an impressive foundation of results avoiding more than 270,000 harms, reducing hospital readmissions by 21%, and delivering over $1 billion in measurable value over the past five years.
Aligned with CMS national priorities, this partnership delivers no-cost technical assistance to healthcare organizations in key areas:
- Chronic disease management
- Behavioral health integration
- Enhanced patient safety
- Improved care coordination
- Focused efforts on health equity
Our Expertise and Future Impact
Building on more than five decades of quality improvement leadership, Qsource continues to advance healthcare transformation with a blend of human expertise and technological innovation. Our team includes former directors of nursing, administrators, surveyors, and healthcare leaders who understand the operational challenges faced by providers every day.
As we look to the future, Qsource is expanding the reach of our mission by integrating digital solutions such as predictive analytics, virtual learning platforms, and AI-driven compliance tools like Qualie. These advancements help providers achieve stronger outcomes, streamline operations, and maintain readiness in an evolving regulatory environment.
Qsource remains committed to our founding purpose of improving the quality of healthcare, supporting those who deliver it, and building sustainable systems that enhance patient lives.
Contact
Tara Hatfield, Director of Digital Health
thatfield@qsource.org
317-735-3552