The Partnership for Healthcare Excellence.

Multi-use Website

The Partnership for Healthcare Excellence.

November 14, 2007

The Partnership for Healthcare Excellence.

This Web site offers a range of resources for health care consumers, including hospital comparisons, doctor finders, and medication guides.

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