Quality Measurement: A Primer for Hand Surgeons.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
As the government and payers place increasing emphasis on measuring and reporting quality and meeting-specific benchmarks, physicians and health care systems will continue to adapt to meet regulatory requirements. Hand surgeons' involvement in quality measure development will help ensure that our services are appropriately assessed. Moreover, by embracing a culture of quality assessment and improvement, we will improve patient care while demonstrating the importance of our services in a health care system that is transitioning from a fee-for-service model to a fee-for-value model. Understanding quality and the tools for its measurement, and the application of quality assessment and improvement methods can help hand surgeons continue to deliver high-quality care that aligns with national priorities.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kamal, RN; Kakar, S; Ruch, D; Richard, MJ; Akelman, E; Got, C; Blazar, P; Ladd, A; Yao, J; Ring, D
Published Date
- May 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 41 / 5
Start / End Page
- 645 - 651
PubMed ID
- 26576831
Pubmed Central ID
- 26576831
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1531-6564
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.10.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States