High-performing health care organizations share certain characteristics that make them successful. One of these characteristics is that they recognize that clinical quality and financial success are not mutually exclusive. Rather, they are interdependent. Select 2 high-performing health care organizations documented in professional journals or periodicals, and discuss the following:

• Identify similarities between these organizations that contribute to their success.
• Be sure to discuss factors affecting operational performance, assessment, and improvement relative to the achievement of each of the respective health care organizations’ missions and strategic goals.