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Physician engagement in malpractice risk reduction: a UPHS case study.

August 29, 2018

Diraviam SP, Sullivan P, Sestito JA, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(10):605-612.

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Physician engagement in quality and safety improvement contributes to the sustainability of initiatives. This commentary describes how an academic health system engaged physicians in leading improvement efforts. The project encouraged use of local malpractice claims to design interventions and motivate physician involvement in quality improvement work.

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