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Health Care's Current Definition of Quality Is Wrong: Operational vs. Outcomes

Why does the U. S. continue to perform poorly in access, efficiency, affordability, equity of care and quality of care compared to other advanced countries around the world? Could they be measuring the wrong parameters?

"The health care industry is making some great changes -- particularly noteworthy is the attempt at creating tangible ways of measuring the quality of care. Part of this is driven by the pay-for-performance mandate as directed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The other part is due to industry changes: Consumers are becoming more empowered, care providers are becoming more transparent, and options are widening for individuals.…

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 Health Care's Current Definition of Quality Is Wrong: Operational vs. Outcomes

While I applaud the industry for attempting to create metrics to evaluate care, as a physician I'm disappointed so far. Someone anonymously once said, "convenience sacrifices quality," and I believe this sums up the health care industry's efforts to date.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used.

CMS.gov

Quality health care is a high priority for the President, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS implements quality initiatives to assure quality health care for Medicare Beneficiaries through accountability and public disclosure. CMS uses quality measures in its various quality initiatives that include quality improvement, pay for reporting, and public reporting.

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information technology (IT). HIMSS leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using information technology.

National Quality Forum

NQF is committed to helping our nation achieve better and affordable care, and improving the overall health of Americans.

The Commonwealth Fund

The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children, and elderly adults.

Truven Health Analytics

Truven Health Analytics has been a leader for more than 40 years in delivering unbiased information, analytic tools, benchmarks, services, and related expertise to the healthcare industry. We collaborate with customers to uncover and realize opportunities for improving quality, efficiency, and outcomes.

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