INHALE Initiatives
Medication Over Reliance
Reduce reliance on short-acting beta-agonists and oral corticosteroid overuse to improve disease control and reduce exacerbations and long-term adverse effects
Patient & Provider Education
Education for both providers and patients on inhaler use; recognition of good disease control and measures to reduce acute exacerbations
Spirometry
Improving access to and the appropriate use of spirometry as a tool to accurately diagnose both Asthma and COPD
Improve Patient Outcomes
Proactively focusing on risk mitigation and exacerbation reduction in addition to enhancing our ability to achieve disease control
Scheduled Meetings & Working Groups
Monthly Physician Organization Calls
Two Call Offered Monthly
Each PO Must Attend One Call
Biweekly Education Working Group
Every Other Monday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biweekly Measures Working Group
Every Other Thursday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
About Us
INHALE Mission & Vision
The Inspiring Health Advances in Lung Care (INHALE) aims to engage and empower Primary Care Providers (PCPs), Specialists (SCPs), and Physician Organizations (POs) across the state to improve patient outcomes, address inequalities in care, and promote high-value health care for children and adults with asthma and adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Our vision is a world where everyone can breathe deeply and live fully.
Recent News
Participating Physician Organizations
In 2022 INHALE kicked off our collaborative with eleven pilot POs who are helping us shape the way we improve care for asthma and COPD patients across the state of Michigan.
