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Evaluating performance outcomes measurement systems: concerns and considerations.

J A Micheletti1, T J Shlala, C R Goodall

  • 1Micheletti and Associates, Inc., Rockville, MD, USA.

Journal for Healthcare Quality : Official Publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
|February 6, 1998
PubMed
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Healthcare providers need to understand quality and costs. This involves using risk-adjusted and severity-adjusted performance outcomes measurement systems for effective managed care.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Services Research
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Managed care environments necessitate understanding healthcare quality and costs.
  • Increasing financial capitation requires effective outcomes management.
  • Quality improvement professionals seek reliable data for managing healthcare limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explain key features of performance outcomes measurement systems.
  • To highlight considerations for selecting these software systems.
  • To address the need for comparative, risk-adjusted, and severity-adjusted data.

Main Methods:

  • Review of performance outcomes measurement systems.
  • Analysis of data adjustment methodologies (risk and severity).

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  • Discussion of system selection criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • Performance outcomes measurement systems offer insights into healthcare quality and costs.
    • Risk-adjusted and severity-adjusted data are crucial for accurate comparisons.
    • System evaluation requires careful consideration of specific features and concerns.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective selection and utilization of performance outcomes measurement systems are vital for managed care.
    • These systems support quality improvement and cost management within financial constraints.
    • Informed evaluation is key to choosing appropriate software for healthcare providers.