This grant supports Montana health facilities in conducting quality improvement projects targeting chronic diseases. Eligible facilities can undertake up to two projects per grant period lasting 12 to 18 months. Funding covers chronic disease registries, staff implementation and evaluation time, and clinical staff training on EHR usage for reporting and decision support. Deliverables include interim and final reports. Direct patient care and certain expenses are excluded.
Eligible applicants are health facilities in Montana including Tribal Health Clinics, Rural Health Clinics, Community Health Centers, hospitals, school-based health clinics, local public health departments, and primary care clinics. Applicants must employ or partner with primary care providers and h