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where quality in health care began and where it is today
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Revolutionized U.S. medical education by calling for higher standards in training and scientific practice.
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The development of employer-based insurance, eventually improving access to consistent medical care.
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Created public health programs for maternal and child health, laying groundwork for population-based health services.
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Funded hospital construction in underserved areas, improving healthcare access and facility quality across the U.S.
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JCAH began formally accrediting hospitals, setting rigorous standards for care delivery.
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Expanded healthcare access to older adults, low-income populations, and people with disabilities; improving continuity and quality of care.
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Introduced peer review mechanisms for Medicare services to ensure care was necessary and met quality standards.
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First federal agency dedicated to improving healthcare quality through evidence-based research and outcomes measurement.
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Revealed that up to 98,000 Americans die annually from preventable medical errors, launching the modern patient safety movement.
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Defined six aims for high quality healthcare: safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
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Expanded access to insurance and created quality-focused reforms like the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program and ACO models.
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The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced its Health Equity Framework, focusing on embedding health equity into every aspect of healthcare delivery and payment models.
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As AI tools become widespread in diagnostics, treatment planning, and administrative tasks, healthcare systems must ensure AI is used ethically, transparently, and with human oversight.
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Climate change is increasingly recognized as a determinant of health. Future healthcare systems must measure how well they mitigate and adapt to environmental health risks.