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Transitions across care settings introduce risk for patient harm, and medication errors are an important area for improvement during transitions.
The objective of this study was to describe health plan efforts to collect language data from its members, provide language services, and improve the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Key stakeholders agree better data on patients language are needed to effectively…
Health care executives have to ensure that new care models are implemented effectively and improved continuously.
Ten existential questions will make the difference between limping into the future and soaring to new heights.
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have the promise to transform how health care is delivered by sharing financial awards among providers that realize savings in health care spending while improving quality. These authors review the October 2011 regulatory policy statements related to the…