Health Care Quality Program

GW One of Two CAHME-Accredited Quality and Safety Programs in North America
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science’s Master of Science in Health Sciences in Health Care Quality Program recently received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.
GW Health Care Quality Program Receives CAHME Certification
The Health Care Quality Program at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is among the first four programs to receive national certification by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.
Dr. Ken Harwood giving a lecture
NPR - Trying Physical Therapy First for Low Back Pain May Curb Use of Opioids
Kenneth Harwood, PhD, director of the program in health care quality, spoke to NPR about a recent study he coauthored that suggest physical therapy for lower back pain may reduce the use of opioids.
The George Washington University Launches Online Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs in Health Care Quality
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences has introduced a new, online graduate degree for health care quality, which is now accepting applications for the fall 2014 term.
Dr. Carolyn Clancy speaking from a podium
The Right Care at the Right Time, Every Time
Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D., shared her perspective on the future of health care quality during the inaugural SMHS Annual Health Care Quality Lecture, Oct. 17.
GW Student Publishes Commentary Calling for Federal Support of Shared Decision Making in Medicine
Health Care Quality master's student Jessica Osborne-Stafsnes authored the commentary "Shared Decision Making: Using Federal Health Policy as a Lever to Support Implementation,” which was recently published in the Journal of Participatory Medicine.
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