title: Patient-Centered Leadership.
abstract: Patient-centered care has garnered new attention, as it is linked to health system reimbursement. The background for patient-centered care has evolved from a rich history of evidence, indicating that the patient experience matters. This article addresses the history of patient-centered care and the evidence supporting patient-centered leadership.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Bleich
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D015279:Organizational Culture; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*