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February 4, 2013 | Journal Article
The practice of patient-centered care remains in its developmental stages—hampered, in part, by limited evidence of its effectiveness.
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Achieving a meaningful definition and shared understanding of consumer engagement is a critical step in making real progress as the nation works to transform its health care system to make care more efficient, affordable, effective, and patient-cent ...
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This essay examines the role of the patient in the U.S. health care system. The authors discuss the transformation of the patient from a passive follower of medical authority into an active consumer in today's health care system.
March 26, 2013 | Issue Brief
Forces Driving Implementation of the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey is part of a suite of resources on patient experience designed by AF4Q to assist community health collaboratives.
June 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Patients and health professionals agree that using technology to enhance self-care will allow physicians more time for the chronically ill. This study analyzed a series of focus groups that generated ideas from a diverse population of health care consumers and medical professionals.
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This legal analysis evaluates whether consumerism and mandated disclosure of information can provide a viable mechanism to improve health care quality and lower costs.
September 1, 2003 | Program Result
The Foundation for Accountability drafted a strategic plan and developed Web-based resources to advance the goals of making U.S. health care more patient-centered.
August 27, 2009 | Program Result
A conceptual model of organizational transformation can help health care organizations achieve high levels of quality for patients while remaining profitable.
October 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Increased investments in transparency—particularly of health care cost and resource use information—are meant to address the challenges of rising costs and inefficient care.
December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Greater use of patient-centered medical home processes were not associated with patients’ perception of care according to this study.