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Improving Health Care Quality
Why You Should Get Involved and How You Can Make a Difference
- By: National Partnership for Women & Families
- Published: 7/1/2010
Consumer organizations have limited time and resources; this fact sheet helps to highlight the benefits for consumer advocacy groups of becoming involved with Aligning Forces for Quality Alliance activities.
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