Participating Practices
Learn from peers who are making strides in diabetes care and health equity.
Addressing Health Equity in Diabetes
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Direct impact, no guesswork: Let’s elevate diabetes care (for everyone)
The Achieving HEAlth Equity in Diabetes (AHEAD) initiative is using data-driven quality improvement methods to support improved A1C control for those living with diabetes in Northeast Ohio.
1 in 10
adults are affected by diabetes in NE Ohio
$2b
exceeded annually due to diabetes healthcare
20%
improvement seen by participating practices
In each Wave, Ohio primary care practices are recruited to participate in 12 months of quality improvement (QI) activities, including monthly QI coaching, testing interventions to improve diabetes control, uploading specified EHR data, and attending monthly webinars.
Practices have access to a Clinical Toolkit, Patient Education Toolkit, and podcasts, all developed for use in clinical care.
Participating Practices
Learn from peers who are making strides in diabetes care and health equity.
Enroll Your Practice
Take the first step towards transforming diabetes care in your community.
AHEAD Key Driver Diagram
Check out a key visual outlining the strategies driving our initiative for better diabetes management.
AHEAD Clinical Toolkit
Access a comprehensive suite of tools designed for impactful diabetes care.
AHEAD Patient Education Toolkit
Empower your patients with knowledge and skills for managing diabetes effectively.
Podcasts
Discover the AHEAD Initiative Podcast Series, your go-to resource for practical insights and strategies to enhance diabetes care in primary practices.