Applying a Rural Lens to Physician Leadership in Quality Improvement: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Looking at physician engagement in quality improvement through a rural lens highlights both the increased need for and challenges to the involvement of physician leaders in rural settings. There is accentuated need for a “rural voice” in quality improvement leadership. This review considers best available evidence on the impact of physician leadership on QI and health system transformation and examines this evidence through a rural lens.