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NQF endorses chronic conditions framework, 28 quality measures
The National Quality Forum on Thursday endorsed a measurement framework for individuals with multiple chronic conditions. "Performance measurement is critical to improving the health and well-being
NQF endorses readmission measures
Falling in line with national initiatives, the National Quality Forum endorsed two new measures for all-cause unplanned readmissions Tuesday. One of the endorsed measures, developed by National
NQF president Corrigan to step down in June
National Quality Forum President Janet Corrigan has resigned, the group announced earlier today. The announcement did not cite a reason for her departure, which takes effect in June. Corrigan, who
NQF CEO calls for alignment of quality measures across accountability programs
Quality measures must be standardized and aligned across public and private "accountability programs," said Janet Corrigan, president and CEO of the National Quality Forum, in a well-attended
National Quality Forum fails to complete HHS IT projects on time
The General Accountability Office (GAO) is holding the National Quality Forum (NQF) to task for failing to complete several health IT-related projects on time for the U.S. Department of Health &
Patient safety compliance doesn't equal lower mortality
As hospitals respond to Medicare's move to base reimbursements on medical outcomes instead of volume, officials should take note of new research showing that better compliance with patient safety
NQF posts electronic measures specifications
CIOs looking for assistance in monitoring and comparing outcomes and provider performance through electronic health records (EHRs) may get an assist soon with the National Quality Forum's (NQF)
New cost estimates, guidance help insurers implement ICD-10
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Punishment for caregiver mistakes often inappropriate, study concludes
What if hospitals, instead of disciplining employees who make inadvertent and sometimes deadly mistakes, opted to console and retrain such employees? Two programs, "Care of the Caregiver" and "Just
NQF pushes use of electronic data in quality measurement
In an attempt to synchronize how various health plans measure doctor performance--and ultimately broaden the use of electronic means to measure quality--the National Quality Forum on Monday endorsed
