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National Quality Forum (NQF)

NQF Releases Final Report on Risk-Adjustment Trial

Jul 24, 2017 || Maryellen Guinan

Of the 303 performance measures submitted during the trial period, 65 were determined to have a conceptual basis for adjustment for social risk factors.

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national quality forum nqf, quality measurement, socioeconomic status
National Quality Forum (NQF)

NQF Releases Draft Report on Risk-Adjustment Trial

Jun 16, 2017 || Emily Schweich

The National Quality Forum draft report evaluates the effectiveness of the two-year trial that risk-adjusted performance measures for socioeconomic status.

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National Quality Forum (NQF)

NQF Releases Quality Measure Final Recommendations

Mar 27, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Of particular note, NQF's Measure Applications Partnership acknowledged the need for more research to understand the role of socioeconomic status in health.

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hhs, national quality forum nqf, quality measurement, socioeconomic status
National Quality Forum (NQF)

NQF Releases Quality Measure Recommendations

Feb 7, 2017 || Emily Schweich

NQF's Measure Applications Partnership submitted recommendations to HHS on 74 performance measures under consideration for 16 federal health care programs.

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National Quality Forum (NQF)

NQF Revises Quality Measures Endorsement Processes

Sep 20, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Starting in 2017, the National Quality Forum's Consensus Standards Approval Committee will make final decisions on endorsements without board approval.

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National Quality Forum (NQF)

AHRQ Quality Indicators

Jul 8, 2016 || Alana Mallory

Gain an in-depth understanding on how to use the AHRQ Quality Indicators to improve quality and safety of care at your hospital.

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agency for healthcare research and quality ahrq, cms, healthcare associated infections hai, hospital acquired conditions hac, national quality forum nqf, patient safety, quality improvement, quality measurement, reducing readmissions, sepsis
National Quality Forum (NQF)

NQF Playbook Aims To Improve Antibiotic Stewardship

Jun 1, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

New hospital resource offers examples of ways to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria and outlines CDC's core elements of stewardship programs.

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cdc, emergency preparedness, infectious disease, national quality forum nqf

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America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals and health systems dedicated to high-quality care for all, including the most vulnerable. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has initiated, advanced, and preserved programs and policies that help these hospitals ensure access to care. We support members with advocacy, policy development, research, and education.
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