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Hospitals that performed well on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which uses NQF-endorsed safe practices as a guidepost, have lower mortality rates and better quality of care than those that did not perform as well on the survey or chose not to complete the survey.

Leapfrog Group

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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. 

The American Board of Medical Specialties is acting to improve caregiver communications with patients.

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