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Quality Improvement

Evidence to support quality improvement leads to better patient outcomes and more efficient and effective systems of care. It includes expanding our understanding and application of what works best, when, as well as efforts that seek to reduce harms and unnecessary care.

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Transforming Care for Children with Complex Medical Needs: Emerging Insights from Five HRSA-funded Demonstration Sites

A recent webinar for the HRSA-funded Enhancing Systems of Care for Children with Medical Complexity initiative shared early insights from the project’s five demonstration sites in their second year implementing innovative care models for improved care coordination and health outcomes for children with medical complexity and their families.
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Evidence to Action: Improving Safety, Quality, and Value Theme Sessions at the 2024 Annual Research Meeting

Improving health care safety, quality, and value is national priority. At the 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore this June 29-July 2, the Improving Safety, Quality, and Value Theme Sessions will feature research focused on innovative approaches to advance quality of care in the U.S., from the application of novel technologies to payment reform.
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Translating Research to Practice: Recommended Practices for Hospitals to Reduce Diagnostic Errors

Experts from The Leapfrog Group, an AcademyHealth organizational member, explore the challenges of translating diagnostic research into widespread action. A new initiative aims to address this and rapidly reduce harm from diagnostic error through public reporting and accountability.
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Challenges and Opportunities for Authentic Patient Engagement in a Virtual Research Environment

The second post in our Weitzman Institute blog series on conducting health equity research during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights challenges and lessons learned in building rapport and authentically engaging with patients in a virtual research environment.