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"My regular physician is very much a friend to me, so I feel comfortable going in and talking to her… I think that having that kind of relationship is very important for a person with diabetes or any disease. You need to trust your doctor, and trust yourself that you can ask questions."

‒ Elaine
Cleveland, OH

Quick Tips

Did you learn you have a new condition? Know its proper name and what it means -- in terms that you can understand. Ask your doctor questions. What are my treatment options? Do I need to make changes? What tests will I need and why? Where can I get support and more information?


Measuring Achievement

Getting the best health care


Getting the best health care and results for you and your family means having the information you need to be an active partner in your health and health care. That's why Better Health Greater Cleveland's medical practices report how well they and their patients are doing on standards for recommended care and clinical results. The clinical data come straight from patients' medical records, mostly those kept in the practices' computer systems. However, personal health information never leaves the doctors' office.

Doctors use the compiled results to identify opportunities to improve. Patients can use them to understand the care they should receive and the results they should aim for. That way, they have the information they need to talk to their doctor about their care.

Learn about the standards by visiting these pages: 

Diabetes Standards

High Blood Pressure Standards

Heart Failure Standards


Questions? Go to FAQs.