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Quality Check: Organization Search Criteria 
This service is offered by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is useful if you have reason to "check up" on the performance of your local health care facility, wheth... Details >
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Quality Tools
QualityTools™ is a clearinghouse for practical, ready-to-use tools for measuring and improving the quality of Americans’ health care. QualityTools is sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research an... Details >
Report Cards: Choosing Quality Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance offers free online resources to help you select a health plan or physician that provides the top-notch care you deserve. ... Details >
Report to the President on Medical Errors
The President ordered the Quality Interagency Coordination Task Force to make recommendations for improving health care quality and protecting patient safety following a report from the Institute of M... Details >
Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People
The material available here was designed to help older people communicate successfully with their doctors -- includes information on preparation for a doctor's visit and sharing sensitive information.... Details >
Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
This guide was developed to help you make the best health care decisions for choosing health plans, doctors, treatments, hospitals and long-term care. Following this guide will improve your chances f... Details >