Quality assurance in the ambulatory care setting. From: Physician Executive | Date: November 1, 1989| Author: Tyler, Russell D. | COPYRIGHT 1989 American College of Physician Executives. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Quality Assurance in the Ambulatory Care Setting

One of the most utilitarian developments in the field of quality assurance in health care has been the introduction of industrial concepts of quality management.(1-5) These concepts, coupled with buyer demand for accountability, are bringing new perspectives to health care quality assurance. These perspectives provide a new view of quality assurance as a major responsibility and strategic opportunity for management; a competit...

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