The Enemy of Quality: 3 Simple Steps to Reduce Clinical Variation
6 min read | Posted May 15, 2026
To identify opportunities in clinical variation, organizations can work towards taking these 3 simple steps to reduce clinical variation.

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Behavioral and Community HealthBehavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, applied behavior analysis, community health centers, and children, youth, and family-serving organizations ∨
Home Health and Home CareHome health and home care agencies and organizations ∨
Government OrganizationsFederal, state, and local entities ∨
Ambulatory CareUrgent care centers, specialty clinics, and outpatient care providers ∨
Physician PracticesIndependent, private, and hospital-owned ∨
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PAM Health Supports Business Growth, Employee Engagement, and Better Patient Outcomes With ReliasPAM Health utilized Relias to make post-acquisition employee onboarding easier and to influence positive patient outcomes through high-quality staff training and coaching. ∨
CSIG Depends on the Relias Platform Through Change and GrowthBefore 2020, Common Sail Investment Group (CSIG) conducted all its senior living staff training and education in person in different locations. ∨
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