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Government and providers of long-term services and supports (LTSS) use various approaches to promote service quality and protect consumers’ rights.

Nursing facilities provide long-term services and supports (LTSS), as well as short-term rehabilitation and postacute care following hospitalizations to people of all ages. Although younger p

Several provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) address the health care infrastructure and the continued viability of safety-net providers

A chronic condition or illness is one that is likely to last more than one year, requires ongoing medical attention, and can limit a person’s daily activit

The benefits of computerized data systems that facilitate access to personal health information are clear.

The U.S. health care system has serious quality problems.

Measuring performance is key to identifying problems in the health care system and thus to improving quality.

To ensure high-quality care and the most efficient use of resources, clinicians and patients need to have the best possible evidence about the effectivenes

In 2016, the U.S. spent $3.3 trillion on health care. That is about 17.9 percent of the nation’s economic output or gross domestic product (GDP).

Key transformations in the organization and delivery of care hold great promise not only for improvements in quality