Health Care Quality: The Clinician's Primer

This multi-authored book addresses various topics which are imperative for healthcare professionals seeking to understand each and every major facet of quality and safety. The book is organized into six sections, including: an introduction and overview of quality in health care; application of quality measures; evaluating quality; perspectives on value and value-based purchasing; and the national agenda for improving quality and safety. The concluding section is dedicated to forecasting the future directions of this important issue. Health Care Quality: A Clinician's Primer, edited by David B. Nash, MD, MBA, and colleagues at the Jefferson School of Population Health, provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare leaders striving to deliver high quality, patient-centered care in a safe and cost effective way. This book makes an excellent required reading for clinicians of all types and other healthcare leaders interested in learning more about quality and safety and the challenges facing our nation.