QA to QI Consulting:
Evidence-Based Tools for Healthcare Improvement
The firm name and logo represent the discovery and characterization of the Quality Improvement or QI Model for peer review, contrasting with the outmoded, dysfunctional Quality Assurance or QA Model.
The QA to QI Client Experience
Marc brought valuable knowledge and expertise to our institution, and has helped us raise the bar of clinical quality and performance improvement.
- John Rodis, MD, former SVP, Stamford Hospital
On a personal basis, Marc has been a delight to work with. He is professional and supportive.
- Peter Shea, MD, CMO, The William W. Backus Hospital
The templates you provided for the policy and forms development processes made them fun for all of us involved.
- Dennis Ehrich, MD, CQO, St. Joseph's Hospital
Facilitating Better Quality, Safety and Resource Use
Dedicated to research and innovation to find fixes for dysfunctions in healthcare management.
Current Focus: Clinical Peer Review Improvement
Two National studies show that most programs fall far short of their potential to impact quality & patient safety. A longitudinal follow-up with hospitals participating in these studies is now in progress. You missed the free reprints of the latest research findings that were available courtesy of Thomson Reuters and Premier Inc. through May 31, but you can still get the article from the publisher: Get Reprint.
- The QI Model: Measurable impact on quality and patient safety
- Program Self-Evaluation: Quantify your improvement opportunity and assess progress
- Scientific Publications: Evidence and recommendations for improvement
- Whitepapers: Briefings for healthcare leaders
- Evidence-Based Answers: Frequently Asked Questions about clinical peer review
- Webinars, Presentations & Workshops: Get informed, spread the knowledge, and generate enthusiasm for improvement
Marc T. Edwards, MD, MBA
Assisting healthcare organizations improve performance based on 20 years of management and consulting experience.