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May 8, 2013 | Feature
Newly released federal data shows pricing for common inpatient procedures varies greatly, and allows consumers to see how hospital charges in their area compare nationally and regionally for the same procedure.
August 8, 2011 | Video/Story
Aligning Forces for Quality takes root in Humboldt County, Calif.
December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Providers who treat patients with chronic conditions can achieve high patient satisfaction.
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Achieving a meaningful definition and shared understanding of consumer engagement is a critical step in making real progress as the nation works to transform its health care system to make care more efficient, affordable, effective, and patient-cent ...
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 30, 2013 | Grantee
Enabling patients to see their doctors' visit notes is a simple idea that can transform the way patients engage with their health.
February 1, 2012 | Commentary
Will OpenNotes help patients become true partners in their case?
May 20, 2013 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
As more early adopters like Geisinger move forward, we'll learn more about how best to implement open doctors notes and, through that learning, make it more widely available.
July 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Facts on the benefits for consumer advocacy groups to become involved with Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) alliance activities.
May 8, 2013 | News Release
More than 100,000 Geisinger Health System patients will have access to their doctors’ notes for the first time.
May 8, 2013 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
Geisinger Health System, one of the nation’s premier health systems, is taking an important step to expand OpenNotes.