Journal of general internal medicine
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Perceived discrimination and medical mistrust are barriers to care that impact both individual and population health. ⋯ Perceived discrimination in healthcare and medical mistrust are prevalent at the national scale, with racial and ethnic groups of color bearing the brunt. System-wide efforts are needed to improve health equity for marginalized patient populations.
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Many hospitals have implemented Discharge by Noon (DBN) programs to improve hospital throughput but have had mixed results. ⋯ Successful DBN programs include specific core functions. Our findings can guide system recommendations about optimal DBN intervention structures to maximize effectiveness and resource stewardship.