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Quality Reporting Answers

Answers to more than 50 frequently asked questions about the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative are available on the CMS Web site. Visit

www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI

Doctor-Patient Partner Guide

The American Medical Association and the AARP have jointly produced a free downloadable pamphlet that outlines shared responsibilities for physicians and patients. The goal is to improve patient safety by encouraging patients to be partners with physicians in managing their health. For more information, visit the AMA online at

www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/370/amaaarpmessage.pdf

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