The Equity and Quality (EQual) Health-Care Project: A Connecticut Health Foundation initiative with Qualidigm

Thomas J Van Hoof1, Stephen E Mahier, Judith K Barr

  • 1University Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs 06269-2026, USA.

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