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Partnership for Patients

CMS Names 16 Hospital Improvement Innovation Networks

Nov 2, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

CMS has awarded $347 million to the 16 organizations — including Premier Inc. — to support the next phase of a patient safety initiative.

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Partnership for Patients

HAC Reductions Continue to Save Lives, Dollars in 2014

Dec 8, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Like earlier report, new AHRQ data show that hospitals continued to reduce HAC rates by 17 percent in 2014.

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Partnership for Patients

Reductions in HACs Save Lives, $12 Billion

Nov 9, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

New AHRQ report finds patients experienced 1.3 million fewer hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) from 2010 through 2013, saving a projected 50,000 lives.

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About America’s Essential Hospitals

America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals and health systems dedicated to high-quality care for all, including the most vulnerable. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has initiated, advanced, and preserved programs and policies that help these hospitals ensure access to care. We support members with advocacy, policy development, research, and education.
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