April 21, 2023

QEP-CIPC collaboration presented at annual interprofessional education meeting

Francine Snow, DrPH, MSN, RN-BC (Cizik School of Nursing), Angela Gomez, EdD, MBA, MS (McGovern Center), and Rachel Jantea, MD, MS (McGovern Medical School), gave a presentation on the Virtual Interprofessional Policy Simulation (VIPS) at the 2023 Texas Interprofessional Education…


March 2, 2023

Angela Gomez named co-director of Quality Enhancement Plan

After serving since January 1 as interim co-director of UTHealth Houston’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), the appointment was made official this month for Angela Gomez, EdD, MBA, MS. Gomez is the McGovern Center’s senior coordinator of special programs and has…


April 15, 2022

Health care legislative successes discussed in second QEP forum

In the 87th Texas Legislature, lawmakers enacted meaningful health care policies to improve Texans’ lives. A panel of experts discussed the highlights from the legislative session as part of the second Quality Enhancement Plan forum highlighting how public policy affects…


April 1, 2022

Next QEP Health Policy Forum scheduled for April 8

The headlines are rapidly changing while the Texas Legislature is in session as bills are proposed, move through committees, and undergo debate. Curious if a piece of health legislation made it into law or got caught in subcommittee? Want to…


January 21, 2022

First QEP seminar emphasizes the role of lobbyists in health care

Health care professions consistently rank at the top of most trusted professions in the United States according to Gallup, but their expertise doesn’t always translate to meaningful health care policy. In state and federal government, lobbyists play a pivotal role…


April 2, 2021

Quality Enhancement Plan contributes to UTHealth’s reaffirmation of accreditation

Following a site visit by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), UTHealth made successful progress toward reaffirming the university’s accreditation. The university’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) titled Healthcare Policy for Health Professionals (HP2), is coordinated…


March 10, 2021

Center-coordinated Quality Enhancement Plan featured in UTHealth News

Quality Enhancement Plan to promote student engagement, critical thinking, career preparedness As part of our efforts to continuously enhance the academic programs and student learning environment at UTHealth, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new Quality Enhancement…