Lost Belongings Workgroup (September 13, 2023)
Published September 13, 2023
1pm ET / 12pm CT / 11am MT / 10am PT – The Lost Belongings Workgroup is a meeting space for those interested in conversations and solution generation with patient advocates working to improve lost belongings policies and practices.
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