American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality
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The aim of this article is to summarize and interpret the current literature on patient quality and safety measures in the ambulatory setting. The authors reviewed the MEDLINE database from 2016 to the present for articles on patient quality and safety measures in the ambulatory setting. ⋯ This review shows that since 2016, very modest progress has been made in this critical area. Effective change in ambulatory quality and safety will require a prioritization and redoubling of efforts.