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A systematic approach to primary care performance measurement was developed to guide planning and quality improvement. This initiative identified key performance measures across nine domains, offering a framework for other regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Management
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Effective primary care performance measurement is crucial for informed planning, management, and quality improvement.
  • Existing approaches often lack a systematic framework for regular, useful performance data.
  • The need for standardized measures at both practice and system levels is recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a systematic approach for primary care performance measurement in Ontario.
  • To identify system- and practice-level measurement priorities and specific performance measures.
  • To create a framework adaptable for other jurisdictions and promote cross-country alignment.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted an environmental scan of existing performance measurement practices.
  • Convened a summit with primary care stakeholders to gather input.
  • Administered a stakeholder survey to identify priorities.
  • Formed Measures and Technical Working Groups to refine measures.
  • The Ontario Primary Care Performance Measurement Steering Committee, representing 20 organizations, led the initiative.

Main Results:

  • Identified measurement priorities and specific performance measures across nine domains of primary care.
  • Focused on the selection and technical specification of performance measures.
  • Did not include data collection as part of this initiative.
  • Developed a framework for primary care performance measurement.

Conclusions:

  • The Ontario initiative provides valuable lessons for other jurisdictions developing primary care performance monitoring frameworks.
  • A systematic approach to performance measurement can enhance planning, management, and quality improvement.
  • Cross-country alignment in performance measurement could foster a coordinated strategy for improving primary care across Canada.