Late last month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the long-awaited National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care (National Quality Strategy).[1] The publication examines key areas of concern and improvement in the health care system, and was one of many national initiatives put forth by HHS to be drafted out of health reform legislation. Created in collaboration with stakeholders in the health industry, the Strategy lays out ways to improve the quality and efficiency of care.
According to an HHS press release, “The National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care will promote quality health care that is focused on the needs of patients, families and communities.”