November 4, 2009 - Delaware established the first statewide clinical health information exchange (HIE) in 1997. Compared with other states, it has taken more of a public sector approach to HIE governance, though this strategy may be shifting.
State Profile
July 12, 2007 - Denver Health, a comprehensive and integrated medical system that is Colorado's largest health care safety-net provider, has a national reputation as a high-performance organization
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May 4, 2006 - Resources from the Leapfrog Group offer guidance to employers, health plans, states, and other payers in designing and implementing pay-for-performance and other incentive programs.
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March 13, 2006 - These 24 training modules for physician faculty explore common developmental and behavioral pediatric issues relevant to primary care for children ages 0–5 and their families.
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August 3, 2004 - MediPass, Florida's Medicaid managed care program, uses primary care case management to target patients with HIV/AIDS, hemophilia, diabetes, asthma, cancer, congestive heart failure, and other chronic conditions.
State Profile
May 22, 2012 - A new Commonwealth Fund–supported Web site offers educational resources for consumer groups and can serve as a platform for sharing ideas and strategies for improving care for dual eligibles.
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December 19, 2008 - Duke University Hospital leaders say that ensuring patient satisfaction requires both organizational and tactical strategies.
Case Study
December 28, 2011 - This case study describes the strategies and factors that appear to contribute to the low incidence of CLABSIs at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. It is based on information obtained from interviews with key hospital personnel, publicly available information, and materials provided by the hospital from December 2009 to January 2010.
Case Study
November 1, 2005 - This report, a resource for health plans and other organizations, presents a quality framework for improving developmental services for low-income children. It highlights strategies for improving the delivery of these services, including the early identification of developmental problems in infants and young children.
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July 12, 2004 - A series of four short films and an accompanying facilitator's guide are designed to teach medical students and others about how to better communicate with minorities and patients from other countries.
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December 4, 2006 - The Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs toolkit is designed to help state and local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs improve their performance as advocates for residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
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April 12, 2005 - This technical report provides a guide to states in assessing the effectiveness of their efforts to strengthen mental health services for young children.
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February 22, 2006 - A new National Quality Forum user's guide suggests ways to help patients--particularly those with low health literacy--understand their health care choices.
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June 16, 2004 - The Fleetwood Model developed by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists introduces prospective medication management to the nursing home setting.
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July 18, 2011 - With Commonwealth Fund support, Jonathan M. Birnberg, M.D., of the University of Chicago, and colleagues have developed an evaluation scale customized for safety-net clinics.
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