First, Do No Harm: Improving Health Quality and Patient Safety.

Congressional Testimony

First, Do No Harm: Improving Health Quality and Patient Safety.

May 18, 2011

Full Committee Hearing. US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (May 5, 2011)

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This testimony highlights insights from a policy leader, chief medical officer, and hospital leader on US government efforts to improve health care quality and safety.

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