PubMed · 11261170
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The Leapfrog Group, an employer coalition famous for feverishly keeping tabs on hospitals, has welcomed an unlikely pair as members: two large hospital systems. The addition of HCA and Promina Health System (whose Chief Medical Officer Robert Ryan is shown at left) is seen as a validation of Leapfrog's efforts and could signal a new attitude on the part of hospitals.
PCTs should develop strategies for priority-setting and train key staff in handling patients' reactions. It is important to develop a policy and share it with the community health council. No attempt must be made to avoid media attention. Good relationships with clinicians are vital. PCTs need to develop a mindset that priority-setting is a legitimate activity and support those involved.