The Pediatrix BabySteps Data Warehouse and the Pediatrix QualitySteps improvement project system--tools for "meaningful use" in continuous quality improvement.

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Published in Clin Perinatol on March 01, 2010

Authors

Alan R Spitzer1, Dan L Ellsbury, Darren Handler, Reese H Clark

Author Affiliations

1: Center for Research, Education, and Quality Improvement, Pediatrix Medical Group, 1301 Concord Terrace, Sunrise, FL 33323, USA. alan_spitzer@pediatrix.com

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