July 27, 2011 – In recognition of a growing body of studies highlighting the key role nurses’ play in patient safety, The Leapfrog Group announced they will publicly report on hospitals that have demonstrated nursing excellence on Leapfrog’s annual hospital survey.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 11, 2011—The North Shore-LIJ Health System (North Shore-LIJ) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) announced a new strategic partnership that will demonstrate key improvements in hospital quality and enable the two organizations to test new ways to prevent sepsis and manage its most harmful effects through earlier recognition.

Orlando, Florida, February 20, 2011—Using clinical analytics to meet Stage One meaningful use criteria and lowering clinical costs emerged as the top drivers for providers and payers, respectively, for using and analyzing clinical data.

Washington, D.C., February 9, 2011—The AHA announces the new Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award to recognize state, regional and metropolitan hospital associations’ leadership in improving healthcare quality.

Atlanta, February 9, 2011—McKesson announced that it is teaming with regional extension centers (RECs) nationwide to help thousands of physicians become meaningful users of electronic health record (EHR) technology.

Brown & Toland Physicians, the San Francisco-based independent practice association, has expanded its relationship with Language Line Services to offer its physicians and the limited English speaking patients they serve access to a comprehensive suite of interpreting and translation services, which now includes Language Line Face-to-Face Interpretation Service.

In an effort to inform the provider community and general public about which interventions drive improved outcomes and cost-savings, the Premier healthcare alliance has launched the QUEST® Comparative Effectiveness & Innovation Program (QCEIP).