Kate Hilton, Lead Faculty of the IHI Open School’s Change Agent Network, shares four strategies that can help you lead in any environment.

In a new video, Anurag Gupta, founder and CEO of Be More America, explains implicit bias and what health care providers can do to prevent it from harming patients.

In a new video short, former IHI Fellow Tom Downes explains how his hospital helped frail elderly patients return home faster.

The Open School celebrates a new milestone – over 500,000 students have passed through our virtual doors. Learn more about the inspiring changes they’re leading.

A new resource for faculty offers advice and examples to integrate IHI Open School courses into the curriculum.

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The Spread of the IHI Open School Courses

Universities and health organizations around the world are integrating IHI Open School courses into curricula and training programs. Explore and join the list.

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April 8-11 | Paris, France

Join more than 3,000 of your colleagues from 80 countries. This year’s theme, "Improve Quality, Reduce Costs, Save Lives," will continue to build upon previous Forums' commitment to excellent, safe, and affordable health care. Learn more.

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