title: The leapfrog effect.
abstract: Some of the nation's largest health care purchasers, including such corporations as General Motors, UPS, General Mills and Xerox, are trying to exert more influence over patient safety programs. Hospitals and other providers are wary about the impact that the Leapfrog Group and similar employer organizations will have on health care.
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authors.lastname: Sarudi
mesh_terms: D006265:Health Care Coalitions; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000592:standards*; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States