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How can gamification strengthen engagement in quality improvement? Find out at IHI Forum 2026 with the half-day workshop titled "Engaging Adult Learners in Quality Improvement: Games are not just for Kids." View the full Forum agenda: go.ihi.org/forum

After an infection changed her life forever, Rosie Bartel chose to share her story to advise and advocate for patients and their caregivers. Read her recent interview with IHI: go.ihi.org/4s9dRpC

AI is transforming healthcare, but are we building systems that truly make care safer, more equitable, and more human? Ahead of his keynote at IHI Forum 2026, Robert Wachter, MD, sat down with IHI for an in-depth conversation on AI in healthcare. Read the full interview: go.ihi.org/4yroeXn

Who says learning can’t be fun? 🧱 At IHI Forum, half-day workshops turn ideas into action through hands-on activities, collaborative exercises, and plenty of opportunities to learn from one another. Learn more about IHI Forum 2026 in Phoenix: go.ihi.org/Forum

Burnout is a tremendous issue among nurses right now. So, what can leaders do to support and retain nurses? Ahead of her keynote at IHI Forum 2026, Katie Boston-Leary spoke with IHI aboutaddressing burnout, advancing equity, and engaging nurses in decisions on new tech. Read: go.ihi.org/4iS5SdV

IHI is excited to announce our three Co-Chairs for the upcoming IHI Forum 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. Co-Chairs are respected healthcare leaders who bring diverse perspectives and help foster the connections that drive meaningful improvements in quality and safety. Learn more: go.ihi.org/Forum

"When you’re sick, you can feel like a prisoner in your own body...Tape Art gives people autonomy and a sense of ownership because it’s their ideas up on the walls." Read the full interview with IHI Forum 2026 keynote speaker Michael Townsend: go.ihi.org/4A4Ol…

📣 The keynote speaker lineup for the 2026 IHI Forum in Phoenix is officially here! Join us from December 6–9, 2026, to exchange ideas, build relationships, and lead meaningful change. Visit the IHI Forum webpage to learn more: ihi.org/Forum

IHI's Turn on the Lights Podcast is officially back! Tune in for this week's episode as host Dr. Philip McAdoo discusses the power of nurses to shape the future of care with Dr. Beverly Malone, President and CEO of the National League for Nursing. Listen here: go.ihi.org/TOTL

The full agenda for IHI Forum 2026 in Phoenix, AZ, USA is now live! With over 100 sessions and 10 distinct content tracks to choose from, your IHI Forum experience is more customizable than ever. View the agenda here: go.ihi.org/4gUrEg2

In early 2026, the Age-Friendly Pharmacy recognition program was launched. ASCP recognizes long-term care and community pharmacies that demonstrate a commitment to age-friendly care. Read more: go.ihi.org/4wcoOYe

An Integrated Care Board in England partnered with IHI to improve population health and equity. The work built lasting collaboration between residents, clinicians, and community partners, while strengthening improvement capability for sustained change. Read more: go.ihi.org/4xIDdNa

For more than a decade, IHI has partnered with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health to strengthen maternal, newborn, and child health. Teams in more than 1,600 health facilities across 365 districts are testing changes to improve how care is delivered every day. Read more: go.ihi.org/enatethiopia

The 2025 IHI Impact Report reflects how we are advancing that mission today and evolving to meet what comes next. Across all this work, safety and equity are foundational, shaping every program, partnership, and outcome. Download the report: go.ihi.org/43SQYLx

For anyone creating patient-facing materials, practical approaches can make resources more inclusive for LGBTQ+ individuals and for all patients. IHI's The Conversation Project has created a number of inclusive guides focused on serious illness messaging. Read: go.ihi.org/43QlR3e

How many people in the hospital system die because of “medical errors”? But general calculations indicate 22,000 to nearly 100,000 people die in hospital systems annually due to medical error, according to studies. Read: go.ihi.org/3RLd53P

Contextualizing care, the process of adapting care to the circumstances and behaviors of individual patients, has a powerful impact on health care outcomes. It’s a learnable skill, yet rarely systematically taught. Read: go.ihi.org/4dyGZAO

IHI’s work to improve the quality of care for mothers and newborns has contributed significantly to Ethiopia’s notable maternal mortality reduction to 141 per 100,000 live births, and neonatal mortality to 25 per 1,000 live births. Read more: go.ihi.org/4eK2oIe

IHI's The Conversation Project put together six resources that are filled with useful conversation starter tips and language that can be used or adapted to your situation. Each has a sample of what’s in the resource, so you can find what will work best for you. Learn more: go.ihi.org/4ts4Yq0

IHI has added four new members to its Board of Directors, strengthening the organization’s leadership across global health, corporate governance, technology innovation, and clinical nursing leadership. Read the press release: bit.ly/42KxQyO

A free, on-demand course from IHI Open School, PFC 203: Providing Age‑Friendly Care to Older Adults, introduces each of the 4Ms using real clinical scenarios, making it a strong foundation for anyone new to the framework or interested in a concise refresher Learn more: go.ihi.org/41WFEgC

In a city that never sleeps, how can we ensure fast, safe, and high-quality emergency care for everyone? The UPA em Ação project offers a clear example of how improvement methods can support consistent, reliable emergency care across multiple sites. Read the blog: go.ihi.org/4u621MF

Age-friendly leaders and teams can use the skill of palliative care colleagues to deliver whole-person care — supporting what matters, managing symptoms, and improving quality of life at every stage. Read more: go.ihi.org/4mFj3i1

Strong community partnerships are key to healthier futures for children and families — and the smartest solutions build on existing foundations instead of starting from scratch. Read more: go.ihi.org/41iBD5K

Community health works (CHWs) in rural communities across the country listen to patients and advocate for their needs in conversations with providers and caregivers. CHWs have explored ways to use an age-friendly resource, My Health Checklist, to aid in their work. Read: go.ihi.org/41Hk4MM

Health care teams are deeply committed to protecting children from harm and ensuring the safest possible outcomes. Yet despite best intentions, harm can happen. The Children’s Hospital Association has spent the last decade honing a learning useful framework. Read the blog: go.ihi.org/479W8VH

From humor to art, two Forum keynotes illuminated how we navigate illness, grief, and uncertainty—and why honest conversations bring clarity and connection. Read the blog: go.ihi.org/4bKH830

As AI becomes more widespread, health systems face a practical question that governance structures alone cannot answer: how do you know if it’s actually working? Read the blog: go.ihi.org/4bdwgsX

The relationships that community health workers build with patients and caregivers are vital to support health care and well-being. CHWs in rural communities across the country have explored ways to use an age-friendly resource, My Health Checklist, as part of this work. Read: go.ihi.org/4ubNUpK

When prevention is measured effectively, it becomes part of everyday care. When it is not, prevention can fade into the background, especially in communities that already face barriers to care. Read our blog to learn how CMS shapes prevention through measurement: go.ihi.org/473aFCn

IHI VP Dr. Camille Burnett was interviewed by Anastassia Gliadkovskaya about a recent IHI report that offers a framework for health care organizations to continue health equity efforts amid politicization. Read: bit.ly/4aIlgnq

In an interview with IHI, Dr. Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA, CPPS, shares what inspired her to pursue CPPS, how safety science is taking root in veterinary practice, and what both fields can learn from each other. Dr. Love is the first veterinarian to earn the CPPS credential. Read: go.ihi.org/3Ol4dA6

IHI and MASS successfully delivered the ‘Training Course on Human-Centered Design for Respectful Health Care Spaces.' The course, which took in Bangladesh, introduced practical human-centered design approaches to improve maternal and newborn health (MNH) care spaces. Read: go.ihi.org/3OwIuFp

In a blog for IHI, Teresa Wood, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, shares her experience and insights for strengthening clinicians’ professional identity and enhancing outcomes for both patients and staff. Read the full blog: go.ihi.org/3NUmOD3

IHI VP Josh Clark caught up with Colin Hung at IHI Forum for a discussion on why quality and safety outcomes often stall despite heavy investment, and what changes when organizations slow their pace of adoption to focus on making existing systems work together. Watch: bit.ly/4akqV3O

Designed specifically for older adults, My Health Checklist helps them reflect on their health, identify what’s going well, and prioritize the questions and concerns that matter most. Read the blog: www.ihi.org/library/blog...

This Friday, January 23, is Maternal Health Awareness Day. IHI's Paolo Borem and Pierre Barker co-authored a journal article on the impact on the institutional maternal mortality ratio of a quality improvement initiative for the primary causes of maternal deaths. Read: go.ihi.org/4t0t38v

Organized by the Goiás State Health Department, in partnership with Einstein Hospital Israelita and IHI, this initiative is aimed at training improvement specialists and strengthening the quality and performance of health organizations. Read more: go.ihi.org/3NVOCXt

IHI’s QI Essentials Toolkit includes the tools and templates you need to launch a successful quality improvement project and manage performance improvement. Download here: go.ihi.org/44oN2Ur

SBAR is an easy-to-remember, concrete mechanism useful for framing any conversation requiring a clinician’s immediate attention and action. SBAR is essential for developing teamwork and fostering a culture of patient safety. Download the SBAR Tool today: go.ihi.org/4qpKspv

Behind every click and download in 2025 was a signal of health care’s priorities: equity, safety, and workforce well-being. Here’s what the data tells us, and how it guides the year ahead. Read our blog: www.ihi.org/library/blog...

A cross-sectional survey of about 1,500 adults was conducted this fall, asking about health inequities, defined as "preventable, unfair, and unjust differences in how health care is structured and delivered." Read the survey results via @medpagetoday.com: go.ihi.org/4pXaRKL

Tune into the latest episode of Turn on the Lights Podcast recorded live at the 2025 IHI Forum to hear co-hosts Don Berwick and Dr. Kedar Mate discuss how AI, patient safety, and administrative waste are shaping the future of health care. Listen here: cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ihit...

In an article for VA News, Ines Valencia-Mendoza, MPH writes about an 87-year-old Veteran whose wish to return home came true thanks to the tireless efforts of his health care team and the structured application of the 4Ms Framework. Read: news.va.gov/143884/vha-h...

"I would like staff nurses to know that they are our front line of defense in patient safety and quality improvement. Period. Full stop." Read the full interview with IHI President and CEO Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams (with a subscription): journals.lww.com/ajnonline/ab...

In an article for Fierce Healthcare, Anastassia Gliadkovskaya recaps the fireside chat that took place onstage at the 2025 IHI Forum between IHI President and CEO Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams and IHI President Emerita and Senior Fellow Maureen Bisognano. Read: www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/co...

"Everyone deserves a say in their own care." In a blog for IHI, Lauren Schwabish writes about the vital role Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play in bridging the gap between people with communication challenges and effective advanced care planning. Read more: www.ihi.org/library/blog...

IHI released a practical, evidence-based framework that aims to establish a US industry standard for measuring health equity efforts. This new resource will be the topic of discussion at sessions CC0 and D17 at the upcoming IHI Forum in Anaheim, CA, USA. Learn more: go.ihi.org/49NiTRm

IHI VP Jill Duncan attended Southcentral Foundation's (SCF) Nuka Conference and Core Concepts training. SCF is an Alaska Native–owned nonprofit health care system serving nearly 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people in Anchorage and the surrounding areas. Read: www.ihi.org/library/blog...

IHI and the NYC Health Department co-designed the Overdose Prevention Collaborative – an initiative to improve overdose prevention in high-risk areas and reduce overdose deaths in NYC using place-based strategies and frontline staff expertise. Read more in the blog: www.ihi.org/library/blog...