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- Title
Integrating education into primary care quality and cost improvement at an academic medical center.
- Authors
Van Harrison, R; Standiford, Connie J; Green, Lee A; Bernstein, Steven J
- Abstract
In 1996 the University of Michigan Health System created the Guidelines Utilization, Implementation, Development, and Evaluation Studies (GUIDES) unit to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of primary care for common medical problems. GUIDES's primary functions are to oversee the development of evidence-based, practical clinical guidelines for common medical conditions; measure and provide feedback on physicians' performance; and facilitate systemic changes to support appropriate care. Various methods are used to improve care, including evidence reviews, formal education, informal clinical "opinion leaders," feedback, reminders, and procedure changes. Twenty-four common medical conditions have been addressed through this process. More than 30 measures of clinical performance have been developed and reported.
- Publication
The Journal of continuing education in the health professions, 2006, Vol 26, Issue 4, p268
- ISSN
0894-1912
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1002/chp.80