Reports From the Field: AHRQ puts quality measure on the web
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has launched an Internet-based national quality measures clearinghouse containing current evidenced-based quality measures and measure sets to evaluate and improve the quality of health care.
The web site, www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov, is designed to be a one-stop shop for health plans, physicians, hospitals, and others interested in quality measures.
Users can search the site for measures that target a particular disease or condition, treatment or intervention, age range, gender, vulnerable population, setting of care, or contributing organization.
The site allows users to compare the attributes of two or more quality measures side by side to determine which measures best suit their needs.
"This new clearinghouse is an important resource for anyone who wants to improve the quality of health care for patients. Ultimately, this interactive on-line resource will serve as the primary source for the most up-to-date, clinically proven quality measures," says Tommy Thompson, Health and Human Services secretary.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has launched an Internet-based national quality measures clearinghouse containing current evidenced-based quality measures and measure sets to evaluate and improve the quality of health care.You have reached your article limit for the month. Subscribe now to access this article plus other member-only content.
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