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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 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.

See all the work underway, and learn how you can support the National Priorities Partnership.
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The National Priorities Partnership released the Priorities and Goals for healthcare reform in November 2008. Read the report or executive summary.
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  • The Partnership has released its first newsletter. Read about the latest actions Partners, communities, and other stakeholders are taking to transform the healthcare system.
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