New leaders at Cleveland’s two major hospital systems—the Cleveland Clinic Health System (CCHS) and University Hospitals Health System (UHHS)—have helped strengthen the organizations’ financial positions and soothe long-standing rivalries, according to a new report from the...

Disparities in the quality of health care contribute to higher rates of disease, disability, and mortality in racial and ethnic minority groups. A new policy brief examines recent federal and state activities aimed at strengthening the collection of health-related data on race, ethnicity, and...

This brief describes the importance of different care coordination activities in improving patient outcomes. It also explores ways that the patient-centered medical home and accountable care organizations can coordinate care.

Working with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and LA Net, we developed a manual on creating and implementing successful practice implementation programs. This guide provides information on how to start and run a program to work with primary care practices on quality improvement,...

The 147 has devoted substantial resources to promoting public reporting on the quality of California hospitals, physician groups, and nursing homes. Mathematica conducted an evaluation of the foundation's work from 1998 through 2005, identifying lessons from its experience in fostering quality...

Summary for publication Considerations in Performance Measurement and ValueBased Purchasing for Providers Treating Vulnerable Patients

This white paper examines key components in the medical neighborhood and how the patient-centered medical home is situated within it. It also addresses barriers to a well-functioning neighborhood, the tools available to achieving one, and the strengths and weaknesses of each tool.