Quality measures are used to gauge how well an entity provides care to its patients. Measures are based on scientific evidence and can reflect guidelines, standards of care, or practice parameters. A quality measure converts medical information from patient records into a rate or percentage that allows facilities to assess their performance.

Quality measures are used in several activities under the Hospital Quality Initiative (HQI), most notably for the Hospital Compare website. Quality measures are used in other CMS hospital quality initiatives such as the Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration. More information on hospital quality measures can be found by accessing links below.

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Overview of Specifications for Hospital Compare measures [PDF 149 KB 12/15/05] HQA Hospital Quality Measures:2004-2007 [PDF 88 KB] HQA Ten Measure ¡§Starter Set¡¨ [PDF 24 KB]
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Related Links Outside CMS
Specifications Manual for National Hospital Quality Measures Hospital Compare The Joint Commission National Quality Forum (NQF) Quality and Patient Safety at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Hospital Quality Alliance

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