Developing ambulatory care physician performance measures - 24/04/13
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Major US corporations and consumer groups are demanding more accountability for their health care expenditures. In response, the federal government, specialty boards, and state medical boards are evaluating ways to implement objective measures of quality. Many dermatologists already choose to participate in quality measurement and improvement activities. More will need to, as recertification and relicensure requirements change. Dermatologists need measures that are specialty-specific, as measures developed for primary care physicians are generally not appropriate for a dermatologic practice.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations used : AAD, AHRQ, AMA, AQA, CMS, IOM, NCQA, NQF, PCPI, PQRI
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Conflicts of interest: Dr Sullivan served on the Board of Directors for the National Quality Forum, receiving no compensation. Dr Elston, Ms Sieck, Dr Behal, and Ms Kaleba have no relevant conflicts of interest to declare. |
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Reprint requests: Terri Zylo, American Academy of Dermatology, 930 E Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173. sieck@uhc.edu |
Vol 59 - N° 3
P. 505-513 - septembre 2008 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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