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Americans receive only about half of the recommended care they should receive. Adopting quality improvement strategies, reducing racial and ethnic disparities in care, and changing how care is delivered at the local level can improve the care all Americans receive.

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Juanita Merchant, MD, PhD

October 1, 2005 | Story

Merchant was recruited to the University of Michigan as an assistant professor and developer of a molecular biology laboratory.

Richard Payne, MD, PhD

October 1, 2005 | Story

As an undergraduate at Yale University, Richard Payne, MD, MPH, completed a BA in molecular biophysics and biochemistry. He was awarded his MD from Harvard University in 1977.

Griffin P. Rodgers, MD, FACP

January 31, 2006 | Story

Griffin Rodgers is nationally and internationally recognized for his contributions to the development of effective therapy for sickle cell anemia and other genetic diseases of hemoglobin.

Kevin B. Johnson, MD

November 6, 2006 | Story

When pediatrician Kevin Johnson, M.D., talks to a young patient, there is no chart in his hands. There is a desktop workstation in front of him and the child.

Kenneth R. Cooke, MD

January 31, 2008 | Story

"We're poised to change the way we treat this disease," Cooke says. "To be in a position to 'raise' rather than simply 'follow' the standard of care for our patients is the most exciting part of my work."

Advancing Measurement of Equity and Patient-Centered Care to Improve Health Care Quality

January 12, 2012 | Program Result Report

Advancing Measurement of Equity and Patient-Centered Care to Improve Health Care Quality was a targeted solicitation for proposals to expand understanding of how to make health care both more patient-centered and more equitable.

Studying Cultural Competence, Race and Quality of Care

July 14, 2009 | Story

"This program was pivotal in my career. It gave me unconditional support to do the work I wanted to do and made me really feel my work was valued and important," said Saha.

Glenn Flores, MD, FAAP

November 5, 2006 | Story

"The Clinical Scholars Program provided me with a rigorous background in research methodology that was crucial," says Flores.

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