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Published on: June 22, 2010
Medicare analysis and use of outcome-based data
1Health Standards and Quality Bureau, Health Care Financing Administration, Baltimore, Maryland 21244, USA.
Abstract:
Activities of the Health Care Financing Administration in evaluating quality/performance of care in five major areas of medical services are reviewed. The goal in all areas is to improve rather than police performance. Specific attention is given to Health Care Financing Administration projects in myocardial infarction and nursing-home care. Future prospects are discussed for continued focus on institutions and systems, Health Care Financing Administration payment practices, increased focus on risk-adjusted outcomes, and publication of data.
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