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Seventy-eight percent of patients discharged from emergency departments do not adequately comprehend important information or instructions, putting them at risk for improperly managing their conditions.

Source: Engel KG, Heisler M, Smith DM, et al., Patient comprehension of emergency department care and instructions: are patients aware of when they do not understand? Ann Emerg Med, 11 July 2008 (epub).

The American Hospice Foundation is helping consumers make decisions about hospice care. 

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement is acting to provide more appropriate and effective care to patients. 

CMS is working with communities across the nation to improve care transitions. 

See all the work underway, and learn how you can support the National Priorities Partnership.
Population Health Work Group Looks at Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Community Indices 
The Population Health Work Group is meeting February 17-18, 2010, in Washington, DC. View the agenda and meeting materials.
Fall 2009 Connections: Population Health
The latest issue of Connections takes a look at promising efforts underway across the country to improve health, and examines how all of this work aligns with the National Priorities and Goals. Read the Fall 2009 issue of Connections. 
Aligning Our Efforts to Transform America's Healthcare
The National Priorities Partnership released the Priorities and Goals for healthcare reform in November 2008. Read the report or executive summary.
Learn more:
  • 2009-2010 National Priorities Partnership Work Group rosters. 
  • The Partners want to hear from you. Share your unique stories about the role quality has played in your healthcare system experiences.
  • Other headlines about the Partnership.