Healthcare reform refers to significant changes or improvements in the organization, financing, or delivery of healthcare services. It can involve a wide range of initiatives, from expanding access to care to improving the quality of treatment.

HCAHPS stands for Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Hospitals. It is a standardized survey that measures patients' perceptions of their hospital experience. The survey is administered to patients after they have been discharged from the hospital.

A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in providing inpatient care to hospitalized patients. They are typically board-certified in internal medicine or family medicine.