The Kansas Healthcare Collaborative is partnering with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Bureau of Health Promotion to implement clinical strategies for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. KHC is currently enrolling for both the diabetes and cardiovascular disease programs.
Cardiovascular disease is a term given to conditions which can cause heart attacks, heart failure and arrythmias. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for Kansans. In 2022, there were 17 deaths daily due to heart disease. Approximately 38.8% of adults have been diagnosed with high cholesterol.
More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and 23% do not know they have it. An additional 97 million US adults, more than 1 in 3, have prediabetes, and 80% of them do not know they have it. A person with prediabetes has an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Extensive scientific evidence links non-medical factors, such as poverty, inadequate housing, poor health care, and other debilitating social conditions, commonly referred to as social determinants of health, contribute to long-standing disparities and health inequities. These social conditions contribute to the increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. population.
Program Objectives/goals:
Recruit providers/clinics to implement CDC 2304 and 2320 strategies to evaluate and adopt evidence-based strategies contributing to the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Clinic Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the clinic for this project include the following:
- Commitment to implementing evidence-based strategies via a Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) quality improvement project.
- Reviewing/reporting monthly data and meeting monthly with KHC Quality Improvement Advisor to review progress toward goals.
- Provide baseline data covering at least one year prior to the start of the project by completing an online assessment.
- Participate in annual assessment and storyboard completion to monitor clinic progress on improving outcomes.
If you are interested in joining this program or would like more information, email Jenni Peters at