Health Policy
September 17, 2012 | Feature/Topic
Browse research, insight and analysis on key issues affecting health and health care in the United States.
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Systematic Update of Computerized Physician Order Entry Order Sets to Improve Quality of Care
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Physician order sets require rigorous review and maintenance to ensure quality of care and safety.
North Carolina Creates Links Among Health Data, Markets Findings
May 1, 1999 | Program Result
From 1992 to 1997, North Carolina sought to develop a proactive, cooperative health information system to enhance the state's capacity to meet its health care policy needs.
Incubating Innovation in U.S. Health Care Policy
January 11, 2012 | Story
Lynn Etheredge's Ideas Facilitate Policy to Improve Quality and Reduce Costs.
Meaningful Use and Certification of Health Information Technology
March 10, 2011 | Journal Article
Health information technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in medical offices and facilities. Computerization is certain to transform American health care, but to ensure that its benefits outweigh its risks, the federal government must provide appropriate oversight.
A "Rapid-Learning" Health Care System
January 18, 2007 | Story
As more patient data is housed in electronic health records, and the power of the Internet and computing systems continue to grow, experts believe the U.S. can create a national system of real-time reporting.
Submit a Proposal
January 30, 2013
Have an idea you think may help solve a pressing challenge in health and health care? We want to hear from you.
Programs and Grants
January 30, 2013
Learn about the programs and grants funded by the Pioneer Portfolio.
Mind the Gaps
June 15, 2011 | Toolkit
Primer examines three quality improvement strategies and the performance areas that must be measured to ensure their success.
The Effect of Health Information Technology on Quality in U.S. Hospitals
April 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study measured changes in the quality of care following adoption of electronic health records among a national sample of U.S. hospitals from 2004 to 2007.
The ABCs of Measurement
October 20, 2010 | Toolkit
How can measures make a difference in the quality of health care? Get an overview of the science of measuring health care in this primer from National Quality Forum.