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March 04, 2010 — It’s All About You

From the Desk of Martha Hayward...

Since I took on the role of Executive Director of the Partnership for Healthcare Excellence a month ago, it has become very clear to me that my work is all about you.

The Partnership has made a strong statement of commitment to finding fresh approaches to consumer engagement by putting a consumer advocate at its helm. In my new role, I am dedicated to working collaboratively to provide and disseminate tools to increase consumer understanding of the essential role we play in safety, cost containment and decision-making.

One essential resource is our website, which has been re-designed and recently re-launched. The new design reflects our commitment to providing practical resources to consumers — both by reaching those consumers who visit the site themselves and by disseminating our resources through providers, hospitals, employers or community organizations. As always, you can help us get the word out by sharing these important resources — download our materials, customize them and print on your own or request preprinted materials.

For the last year, the Partnership has used the Quality Buzz to raise awareness of key consumer engagement issues, both locally and nationally. As I embark on my new role, I ask for your help. What topics would you like to see raised through Quality Buzz? Are there relevant things you are involved in that we can highlight through the Buzz? Please contact me by email if you would like to open a conversation about ways that the Partnership might be helpful in reaching your goals for consumer engagement.

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