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See Latest ArticlesPhysician Quality Officer: A New Model for Engaging Physicians in Quality Improvement
American Journal of Medical Quality, 06/02/09
Walsh KE et al. - The slow progress in health care quality improvement and patient safety in America can be attributed, in part, to the challenge of physician engagement. As multidisciplinary patient-centered care becomes the standard, it is essential to integrate physicians into this process. Over the first year of the new program, the PQOs have successfully led major hospital initiatives in areas such as surgical care improvement, critical values reporting, and medication reconciliation.
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