The Eisenberg Award honors individuals and organizations who have made vital accomplishments in improving patient safety and quality. The 2008 honorees are Michael R. Cohen, RPh, MS, ScD; Dennis O'Leary, MD; The RAND Corporation and University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine; National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting; Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia; and New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. The awards were presented at the National Quality Forum's annual meeting on October 16, 2008 in Arlington, VA.