Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century

"Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century" is a report published by the Institute of Medicine that highlights the need for a major transformation in healthcare. It emphasizes that the current system often falls short in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care. The report calls for redesigning healthcare to focus on these quality goals, using new strategies like better coordination, evidence-based practices, and improved information technology. Overall, it advocates for a more effective and equitable health system that meets the needs of patients and supports healthier communities.