Measuring and improving the quality of home care

Published Date: 13 Mar 2023

This document outlines goals for improving the quality of care in nursing homes and provides recommendations to support these efforts.

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Dr Aman Chawla explains why prediabetes detection is a strategic lever for health systems aiming to improve quality and lower total cost of care.

Dr Maurie Markman examines new data on GLP-1 agonists and cancer risk, which shows promising reductions in several cancers but concerning kidney signals.

Flexibility and autonomy attract many GPs to locum work, but financial volatility and limited career progression complicate the picture.

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