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November 1, 2012 | Report
This overview outlines three recommendations and the framework RWJF and the Aligning Forces national program office (NPO) developed to address how RWJF can best refine the AF4Q program for its final phase.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Communication with family members about prognosis and goals of care often occur close to death for patients in the pediatric intensive care unit.
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
A focus on multi-stakeholder coalitions as a platform for change is not a new concept; however, it has rarely been supported, tested, and refined to the extent that the Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) communities have done. This is a singular ach ...
January 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Patient engagement is a critical component of improving quality of care. It encompasses many elements, such as self-management and increased collaboration between patients and doctors.
July 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Facts on the benefits for consumer advocacy groups to become involved with Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) alliance activities.
August 8, 2011 | Video/Story
Aligning Forces for Quality takes root in Humboldt County, Calif.
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In this article, the authors investigate the relationship between perceived discrimination (in general and as it relates to physicians and medical personnel), and self-reported quality of health care among Latinos.
November 18, 2009 | Program Result Report
This hospital's involvement in the Partnerships Program coincided with New York State's transition to mandatory enrollment in managed care for its Medicaid recipients.
November 13, 2009 | Program Result Report
The University of Pennsylvania Health System participated in all three phases of ACT at its center located at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia.
June 30, 2009 | Presentation Material
This slideshow presents the resources that are available to patients, how patients use information on health care, and how the choices people make profoundly affect health outcomes and cost of care.