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Policy Brief: Public Disclosure Will Encourage Hospitals to Improve Infection Practices

SHI-backgrounder.pdf | 164.7 kB
November 1, 2004
If consumers can choose a hospital based on good information about the quality of care,
including hospital infection rates, hospitals will quickly implement better practices.

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