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Quality/Equality newsroom
| Nov 8, 2007 |
CMS Rule Limiting Payment for Avoidable Complications Has Big Implications for Nurses
A new analysis of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule transforming reimbursement of certain in-hospital health care services will have a significant impact on nurses, according to a new paper released today. As part of a two-year study,... |
| Nov 1, 2007 |
Significant Health Care Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives Living in Urban Areas Go Unmet
Millions of American Indians and Alaska Natives living in or near cities throughout the United States are seemingly invisible to health care providers and federal and state policy-makers and yet face significant heath care disparities, according to a new report,... |
| Oct 11, 2007 |
Systematic Review of Current Disparities Research Interventions Identifies Successful Strategies for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care
Today, a team of researchers from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Finding Answers: Disparities Research for Change initiative will hold a webcast briefing on how health care organizations, providers and payers can reduce racial and ethnic health... |
| Oct 9, 2007 |
Study Underscores Legality of Physician Ranking and Public Reporting Systems When Used to Improve Care Quality
A legal analysis released today by The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (GW) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) affirms the legality under federal and state law of physician ranking systems used by health plan... |
| Oct 3, 2007 |
National Effort to Measure and Report on Quality and Cost-Effectiveness of Health Care Unveiled
A broad-based group of health care organizations and health quality experts today kicked off a national effort to help improve the quality of U.S. health care. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will provide nearly $16 million in grants to develop and test a... |
| Sep 27, 2007 |
Program Helps Hospitals Improve Quality of Language Services
Speaking Together: National Language Services Collaborative is helping hospitals significantly improve the quality of the language services they provide. Early findings show nine in 10 requests for interpreters filled within 15 minutes. |
| Aug 23, 2007 |
National Health Plan Collaborative Enters Phase Two of Its Work to Improve the Quality of Health Care for All
The National Health Plan Collaborative, now made up of 10 major health plans, has announced its Phase Two goals for reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care. As Phase Two kicks off, Humana is joining the Collaborative as its newest member. The... |
| Aug 7, 2007 |
Regional Foundations Will Help Address Nursing Shortages in Communities Nationwide
Eleven grants were awarded today to kick off the second phase of Partners Investing in Nursing's Future, a national initiative to develop solutions to address the nursing shortage at the community level through regional and local partnerships.Led by... |
| Jul 25, 2007 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards Grant to Design and Promote National Policies that Reflect Nursing's Contribution to Quality
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded a grant of $331,400 to the George Washington University (GW) Department of Nursing Education, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, to design and promote national policies that reflect nursing's contribution to... |
| Jun 14, 2007 |
Foundation Supports Launch of Web Site Dedicated to Pediatric Asthma
A new Web site dedicated to changing the outlook for children with asthma was recently launched with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.PediatricAsthma.org details the work of 14 asthma research teams across the country, features successful... |
| Jun 12, 2007 |
New Study Shows Hospital Care in America Today is Separate but Not Equal
A new study detailing hospital care for African-American patients was published in the latest issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. The study, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and conducted by a research team led by Ashish Jha, M.D.,... |
| May 31, 2007 |
RWJF Brings National Program on Improving Cardiac Care for Minorities to Focus on New Jersey
Seeking to reduce significant racial and ethnic disparities for heart disease in its home state, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the creation of a learning network comprising 10 New Jersey hospitals to improve care for African American and... |
| Apr 19, 2007 |
Study Provides Roadmap for Community-Level Improvements in the Quality of Health Care for People with Chronic Illnesses
There are "vast differences" in the way local and regional health care markets use information technology, publicly reported performance measurements and other key initiatives that experts believe could drive improvements in the quality of health care for people... |
| Feb 28, 2007 |
Major Philanthropy Announces $115-Million Commitment to Improve Quality of Health Care in Communities
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation today announced a two-year $115 million commitment to improving the quality of health care in communities across the country. The philanthropy, which works to improve the health and health care of all Americans, will expand its... |
| Feb 28, 2007 |
Fundación Anuncia Iniciativa de $115-Millones para Mejorar la Calidad de Salud en Varias Comunidades
La Robert Wood Johnson Foundation anunci? hoy una iniciativa de $115 millones por dos a?os para mejorar la calidad de la salud en comunidades a trav?s de todo el pa?s. La fundaci?n trabaja para mejorar la salud y el tratamiento m?dico de toda la poblaci?n, y extender?... |
| Feb 1, 2007 |
Aligning Forces for Quality Awards $14 Million for Community-Based Initiatives Aimed at Improving Health Care Quality for Chronic Illnesses
Aligning Forces for Quality, The Regional Market Project, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), today awarded $14 million in grants and technical assistance to communities as a part of an effort to help communities improve the... |
| Jan 26, 2007 |
Researchers Call For Rapid Learning Through Electronic Health Records to Advance Medical Knowledge, Improve Care
Data gathered in electronic health records on the experience of millions of patients have the potential to dramatically accelerate clinical research and provide the nation with timely, urgently needed knowledge about the value of new medical technologies,... |
| Jan 19, 2007 |
Charles D. Ellis Joins Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Board of Trustees
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the election of internationally prominent investment advisor Charles D. Ellis, Ph.D., M.B.A., to its Board of Trustees, effective January 25, 2007. Ellis joins an existing group of 15 board members who... |
| Jan 19, 2007 |
Allan S. Bufferd Joins Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Board of Trustees
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the election of renowned investment advisor and manager Allan S. Bufferd to its Board of Trustees, effective January 25, 2007. Bufferd joins an existing group of 15 board members from a wide array of... |
| Jan 10, 2007 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Launches New Program Aimed at Retaining Experienced Nurses in Hospitals
With the United States facing a growing shortage of hospital nurses, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced a new program which will begin to build an evidence base for what works to help hospitals hold onto experienced, qualified nurses.... |