Implementing evidence-based practices to improve quality. One medical group's experience.
HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics uses evidence-based guidelines for diabetes and other chronic diseases. This article reviews how HealthPartners has redesigned its care processes and implements the diabetes guidelines. It also summarizes the lessons the organization has learned about how to choose guidelines and how to get the most from them.
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D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006125:Group Practice, Prepaid / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*