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November 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
This paper reviews the evolution of QI initiatives, the current evidence about whether QI interventions work, QI's promise for the future, and how to help it find success in health care.
August 11, 2012 | Journal Article
The World Bank reported the leading cause of death worldwide was coronary heart disease in its 1993 World Development Report. Yet, investments in cardiac care are slow, and have not kept pace with the rising rates of death.
January 24, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
The RWJF Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative (INQRI) will host a webinar on January 31, 2013 as part of a series featuring all of the INQRI's grantee teams focused on translating research into practice.
January 14, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
This post is part of the "Health Care in 2013" series.
November 4, 2011 | Program Result
Beginning in 2007, the Open Society Institute led a project to encourage the use of NQF quality standards for the treatment of substance abuse conditions.
June 9, 2011 | Issue Brief
Data show patients with electronic health records receive more recommended care.
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Partnerships between providers and policy-makers to boost evidence-based treatment of substance use yielded important treatment successes. This study examines the outcomes of the RWJF national initiative Advancing Recovery.
October 1, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Recently, Nurse.com covered a new study conducted by Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN. Published in the September issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration, the study of more than 1,000 registered nurses found that resistance from nursing leaders and other barriers prevent nurses from implementing evidence-based practices, even when those practices could improve patient outcomes.
National Program
A model that improves the health and well-being of adolescents by using evidence-based psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions in the early identification and treatment of adolescents and young adults with severe mental illness.
September 5, 2012 | Story
Clinical Scholar offers guidance for emergency care teams and surprising news on neurological outcomes.