Care Transitions Program.

Multi-use Website

Care Transitions Program.

September 21, 2005

The Division of Health Care Policy and Research; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

This Web site provides access to research and tools, such as the Medication Discrepancies Tool, that support safe and effective patient transitions.

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