Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health Initiativeâ„¢

Advancing Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Through Collaboration

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About the Initiative

AHA CKM HTML LOGOThe ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ CKM Health Initiativeâ„¢ harnesses collaboration between science and systems, clinicians and communities, data and decisions. Together, we are adapting care to meet the needs of patients with multiple diseases, supporting an integrated, intelligent model and focusing on outcomes that matter.

The Vision: From Science to Practice

Good CKM health becomes possible when science, practice and systems collaborate, driving innovation that puts patients first. CKM Health is grounded in evidence-based science — connecting groundbreaking research to real-world clinical decisions. The initiative translates scientific discovery into practice by:

  • Leveraging data to identify opportunities for process improvement
  • Implementing proven methods for interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Supporting clinicians with peer-to-peer learning
  • Including community organizations in care models to improve access to health resourcesÌýÌý

The CKM Health care model links science, people and places to improve lives.

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About the Initiative

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Why Now? Collaboration Is Our Most Powerful Tool for Change

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Quality Improvement Consultation

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Professional & patient-facing resources

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Measurement & tracking support

Brainstorming

Collaboration with peer sites locally & across the US

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Recognition & model sharing opportunities

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Project participation stipend

Interested? Get Connected.

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The ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative is made possible by Founding Sponsors Novo Nordisk and Boehringer Ingelheim, Supporting Sponsors Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Bayer, and Champion Sponsor DaVita.