5 in 5: Project Management Principles to achieve a CMS 5-Star Rating in Five Years
Published February 15, 2024


Learn what one hospital did to kick off its journey to earning a CMS 5-star rating in five years. In this learning bite, MedStar Washington Hospital Center describes how it rolled out standard service behaviors to over 2,500 associates and providers in six months using sprint methodology and other project management techniques.
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