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A Novel Patient-oriented Tool for Evaluating Quality Measurements.
Sarah Rawi1, Alec Freling2, Adam Hemminger3
1Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Hartford, USA.
Cureus
|May 21, 2020
Summary
Current quality measurements (QMs) are flawed. A new Quality Measurement Evaluation Tool (QMET) shows most QMs inadequately reflect population health and patient-oriented goals, highlighting a need for better healthcare quality assessment.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Health Services Research
- Measurement Science
Background:
- Quality measurements (QMs) are crucial for assessing healthcare performance but are often difficult to define and quantify.
- Existing literature indicates significant limitations and flaws in current QMs.
- The alignment of QMs across different healthcare contracts is a persistent challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing quality measurements.
- To develop a novel scorecard for evaluating the effectiveness of quality measurements.
- To propose a standardized method for appraising QMs in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 246 quality measurements from major payer-provider contracts.
- Evaluation of each QM based on type, evidence, precision, data exchange, alignment, and patient-orientation.
- Development and application of the Quality Measurement Evaluation Tool (QMET) for scoring QMs.
Main Results:
- A significant lack of alignment was found in quality measurements across payer-provider contracts.
- The developed Quality Measurement Evaluation Tool (QMET) assesses a QM's ability to reflect population health and promote patient-oriented goals.
- The majority of analyzed QMs scored in the inadequate range (<6), with few achieving optimal scores (10-12).
Conclusions:
- Quality measurements often fall short in accurately reflecting population health and patient-centered goals.
- The Quality Measurement Evaluation Tool (QMET) offers a standardized approach to appraise QMs.
- Further research is necessary to validate the application and reliability of the QMET for improving healthcare quality assessment.