The new responsibility: measuring and reporting on quality.
The public seems to want at least two things from providers--to take responsibility for the quality of care provided and to demonstrate a commitment to correcting deficiencies and seeking improvement. But can a single information system do both?
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Center for Outcomes Research and Education, St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, OR.
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