Goal 1: Strengthen Health Care
Objective A: Make coverage more secure for those who have insurance, and extend affordable coverage to the uninsured
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CMS) | Increase the number of young adults ages 19 to 25 who are covered as a dependent on their parent's employer-sponsored insurance policy | 8.3 Millions (FY 2010) | TBD | Current Population Survey and Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data |
(CMS) | Reduce the average out-of-pocket share of prescription drug costs while in the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit coverage gap for non-Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Medicare beneficiaries who reach the gap and have no supplemental coverage in the gap | 100% (FY 2010) | 48% | The Prescription Drug Event (PDE) data |
(CMS) | Increase the proportion of legal residents under age 65 covered by health insurance by establishing affordable insurance Exchanges and implementing Medicaid expansion | December 31, 2015 (FY 2015) | 93% of legal residents with insurance coverage |
Objective B: Improve health care quality and patient safety
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CMS) | Increase percentage of dialysis patients with fistulas as their vascular access for hemodialysis | 59.8% (FY 2011) | 62% | Data is self reported by the dialysis facilities. Dialysis facilities submit directly to the 18 ESRD Networks who then submit directly to CMS |
(CDC) | Increase the number of hospitals and other selected health care settings that report into the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) | 5,000 (FY 2011) | 18,000 | National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) |
(AHRQ) | Increase the number of U.S. healthcare organizations per year using AHRQ-supported tools to improve patient safety culture | 1032 Research users (FY 2011) | 1325 Research users | http://www.ahrq.gov/ qual/patientsafetycu lture/ |
Objective C: Emphasize primary and preventive care linked with community prevention services
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(HRSA) | Percentage of health centers with at least one site recognized as a patient centered medical home | 1% (FY 2010) | Priority goal targets to 2013 | HRSA/Bureau of Primary Health Care contractors that perform PCMH surveys |
(NIH) | By 2015, identify three (3) key factors influencing the scaling up of research-tested interventions across large networks of services systems such as primary care, specialty care and community practice | Three mechanisms for tracking successful implementation within studies were identified to improve the uptake of research-tested interventions in health care settings (FY 2011) | By 2015, identify three (3) key factors influencing the scaling up of research-tested interventions across large networks of services systems such as primary care, specialty care and community practice. | Publications, databases, administrative records and/or public documents |
(HRSA) | Increase percent of pregnant women who received prenatal care in the first trimester | 71% (FY 2008) | 72% | Vital statistics compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
(CDC) | Sustain immunization coverage in children 19 to 35 months of age for one dose of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine | 92% (FY 2010) | 90% | Childhood data are collected through the National Immunization Survey (NIS) and reflect calendar years |
(CDC) | Increase the proportion of adults that engage in leisure-time physical activity | 67.4% (FY 2010) | 68.8% | National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC, NCHS |
(CMS) | Increase the Number of Medicare Beneficiaries Who Receive an Annual Wellness Visit | TBD | The Common Working File (CWF) will be the primary data source for this analysis |
Objective D: Reduce growth of health care costs while promoting high value, effective care
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CMS) | Reduce by 25% hospital-acquired central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) by the end of FY 2013 | Priority Goal targets to 2013 | The CDC National Healthcare Safety Network | |
(CMS) | Reduce by 20% hospital-acquired catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) by the end of FY 2013 | Priority Goal targets to 2013 | The CDC National Healthcare Safety Network | |
(CMS) | Reduce all-cause hospital readmission rate | TBD | Medicare claims data. Medicare Provider Analysis and Review file (MedPAR) | |
(CMS) | Improve the accuracy of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) payments by identifying, reviewing, and appropriately valuing potentially misvalued codes (i.e. high expenditure or high cost) under the Medicare PFS through the potentially misvalued code analysis process | 80 | The PFS rules and regulations; the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) database; relevant PFS utilization data available at the time of analysis |
Objective E: Ensure access to quality, culturally competent care for vulnerable populations
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
Improve availability and accessibility of health insurance coverage by increasing enrollment of eligible children in Medicaid and CHIP | 43,542,385 children (FY 2011) | 47,600,000 children | Statistical Enrollment Data System | |
(HRSA) | Number of patients served by Health Centers | 19.5 million (FY 2010) | 22 million | HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care's Uniform Data System |
(IHS) | Proportion of adults ages 18 and over who are screened for depression | 56.5% (FY 2011) | 53.2% | Clinical Reporting System (CRS) |
(IHS) | Implement recommendations from Tribes annually to improve the Tribal consultation process | 7 recommendations (FY 2011) | 3 recommendations | Routine IHS Tribal consultation documentation for HHS consultation report and IHS Director's Activities database |
Objective F: Promote the adoption and meaninfgul use of health information technology
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(ONC) | Increase the number of eligible providers who receive an incentive payment from the CMS Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs for the successful adoption or meaningful use of certified EHR technology | 10,700 (FY 2011) | Priority Goal targets to 2013 | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, National Level Repository (NLR) |
(ONC) | Increase the Percent of office-based primary care physicians who have adopted electronic health records (basic) | 39% Adoption of a "basic" EHRs (FY 2011) | TBD | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, Electronic Medical Record Supplement |
Goal 2: Advance Scientific Knowledge and Innovation
Objective A: Accelerate the process of scientific discovery to improve patient care
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(NIH) | By 2015, identify and characterize two molecular pathways of potential clinical significance that may serve as the basis for discovering new medications for preventing and treating asthma exacerbations | Scientists characterized the molecular pathways in fibroblasts (the principal active cells of connective tissue) from two regions of the lung. Their findings suggest that fibroblasts from the distal lung may be the more important fibroblast cell type in processes that contribute to disease progression and severity in asthma. (FY 2011) | By 2015, identify and characterize two molecular pathways of potential clinical significance that may serve as the basis for discovering new medications for preventing and treating asthma exacerbations. | Publications, databases, administrative records and/or public documents |
(NIH) | By 2015, make freely available to researchers the results of 300 high-throughput biological assays screened against a library of 300,000 unique compounds, and the detailed information on the molecular probes that are developed through that screening process | NIH increased the assay deposition into PubMed to a rate greater than eight HTS assays per month, resulting in a total deposit of 103 assays. (FY 2011) | By 2015, make freely available to researchers the results of 300 high-throughput biological assays screened against a library of 300,000 unique compounds, and the detailed information on the molecular probes that are developed through that screening process. | Publications, databases, administrative records and/or public documents |
(AHRQ) | Increase the number of Effective Health Care (EHC) Program products available for use by clinicians, consumers, and policymakers | 68 EHC products (FY 2011) | 15 EHC products | All AHRQ systematic reviews are entered into a database, which is used to populate the AHRQ Effective Health Care Program Web site, http://effectiveheal thcare.ahrq.gov/. |
Objective B: Foster innovation within HHS to create shared solutions
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(IOS) | Increase number of identified opportunities for public engagement and collaboration among agencies | 334 (FY 2011) | 341 | "Get Involved" website http://www.hhs.gov/o pen/getinvolved/inde x.html and HHS-sponsored challenges listed on the Challenge.Gov website at http://challenge.gov /HHS |
(IOS) | Increase number of high-value data sets and tools that are published by HHS | 282 (FY 2011) | 292 | www.healthdata.gov |
(IOS) | Increase the number of participation and collaboration tools and activities conducted by the participation and collaboration community of practice | 8 (FY 2011) | 15 | HHS Innovation Council Administrative records |
Objective C: Invest in the regulatory sciences to improve food and medical product safety
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(FDA) | The average number of days to serotype priority pathogens in food (Screening Only) | 7.0 working days (FY 2011) | 5.0 working days | BioPlex and ibis Biosensor systems |
(FDA) | Promote innovation and predictability in the development of safe and effective nanotechnology-based products by establishing scientific standards and evaluation frameworks to guide nanotechnology-related regulatory decisions | FDA implemented the Collaborative Opportunities for Research Excellence in Science (CORES) Program to promote cross-center and external collaborative regulatory science research opportunities, focusing on studies evaluating nano- materials. (Target Met) (FY 2011) | TBD | FDA Nanotechnology Task Force; National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI); Science Board to the FDA; FDA staff presentations at public meetings; and manuscripts and other written materials for publication in peer-reviewed journals and other communication forums |
Objective D: Increase our understanding of what works in public health and human service practice
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CDC) | Increase access to and awareness of the Guide to Community Preventive Services, and Task Force Findings and Recommendations, using page views as proxy for use | 927,357 (FY 2011) | 1,061,358 | The data source for this measure is Omniture® web analytics, which is a software product that provides consolidated and accurate statistics about interactions with CDC.gov |
Goal 3: Advance the Health, Safety and Well-Being of the American People
Objective A: Promote the safety, well-being and healthy development of children and youth
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(ACF) | Increase the number of states that implement Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) that meet high quality benchmarks | Priority Goal targets to 2013 | Biennial CCDF State Plan Preprint, CCDF quality performance report | |
(ACF) | Reduce the proportion of grantees receiving a score in the low range on the basis of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS: Pre-K) | Priority Goal targets to 2013 | Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS: Pre-K) | |
(SAMHSA) | Increase the percentage of children receiving trauma informed services showing clinically significant improvement | 34% (FY 2011) | 45% | Baseline and follow-up data are collected by the NCTSI cross-site evaluator, ICF Macro, using the Core Data Set (CDS), a secure web-based system. |
Objective B: Promote economic and social well-being for individuals, families and communities
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(ACF) | Maintain the IV-D (child support) collection rate for current support | 62% (FY 2010) | 62% | Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) Form 157 |
(ACF) | Increase the percentage of adult TANF recipients who become newly employed | 25.1% (FY 2010) | 28.1% | National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) |
(ACF) | Increase the percentage of refugees entering employment through ACF-funded refugee employment services | 42.13% (FY 2010) | 60% | Performance Report (Form ORR-6) |
Objective C: Improve the accessibility and quality of supportive services for people with disabilities and older adults
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(ACL) | 90% of Family Caregiver Support Services clients rate services good to excellent | 94% (FY 2010) | 90% | National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants |
(ACL) | 90% of home delivered meal clients rate services good to excellent | 90.08% (FY 2010) | 90% | National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants |
(ACL) | 90% of transportation clients rate services good to excellent | 98% (FY 2010) | 90% | National Survey of Older Americans Act Service Particpants |
Objective D: Promote prevention and wellness
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(OASH) | Reduce annual adult's cigarette consumption in the United States (per capita) | 1,281.0 per capita (FY 2010) | 935.0 per capita | The data sources are the Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and the U.S. Census Bureau |
(CDC) | Reduce the proportion of adolescents (grade 9 through 12) who are current cigarette smokers | 19.5% (FY 2009) | 17.6% | The primary data source for setting and reporting targets is the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). To obtain annual data, CDC will conduct the NYTS in the intervening years |
(SAMHSA) | Increase the percentage of adults receiving homeless support services who report improved functioning | 63.1% (FY 2011) | 63.1% | Data are collected through standard instruments and submitted through the TRAC on-line data reporting and collection system |
(SAMHSA) | Decrease underage drinking as measured by an increase in the percent of SPF SIG states that show a decrease in 30-day use of alcohol for individuals 12 - 20 years old | 56% (FY 2010) | TBD | National Survey on Drug Use and Health |
Objective E: Reduce the occurrence of infectious diseases
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(FDA) | Reducing foodborne illness in the population. By December 31, 2013, decrease the rate of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) illness in the population from 2.6 cases per 100,000 (2007-2009 baseline) to 2.1 cases per 100,000 | 3.5100,000 cases/100,000 (FY 2010) | Priority Goal targets to 2013 | CDC/FoodNet |
(HRSA) | Proportion of racial/ethnic minorities in Ryan White HIV/AIDS-funded programs served | 72% (FY 2010) | TBD | HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services Report |
(CDC) | Reduce the estimated number of cases of healthcare associated invasive Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections | 64,158 cases (FY 2010) | 32,000 cases | Emerging Infections Program / Active Bacterial Core Surveillance/Emergin g Infections Program Surveillance for Invasive MRSA Infections |
Objective F: Protect Americans' health and safety during emergencies, and foster resilience in response to emergencies
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CDC) | Percentage of public health agencies that directly receive CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) funding that can convene within 60 minutes of notification a team of trained staff that can make decisions about appropriate response and interaction with partners | 92% (FY 2011) | 100% | Self-reported data from 62 PHEP grantees. |
(ASPR) | Increase the number of new CBRN and emerging infectious disease medical countermeasures under EUA or licensed | A Broad Agency Announcement was issued to support development of a next generation ventilator. The prototype of a next generation ventilator developed under an existing contract was demonstrated successfully and entered clinical evaluation. (FY 2011) | Increase the number of new CBRN and emerging infectious disease medical countermeasure under EUA or licensed FY2015 Targets |
Goal 4: Increase Efficiency, Transparency, and Accountability of HHS Programs
Objective A: Ensure program integrity and responsible stewardship of resources
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(OMHA) | Improve the average survey results from appellants reporting good customer service on a scale of 1 - 5 at the Administrative Law Judge Medicare Appeals level | 4.2 (FY 2011) | 3.4 | Appellate Climate Survey |
(ACL) | For Home and Community-based Services including Nutrition and Caregiver services increase the number of clients served per million dollars of Title III OAA funding | 8,438 (FY 2010) | 8,600 | State Program Report data is annually submitted by States. |
Objective B: Fight fraud and work to eliminate improper payments
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CMS) | Estimate the Payment Error Rate in the Medicaid Program | 8.1% (FY 2010) | 8,600 | |
(CMS) | Estimate the Payment Error Rate in CHIP | Final Regulation published 8/11/2010. (FY 2010) | 8,600 | |
(CMS) | Increase the percentage of administrative actions taken for Medicare providers and suppliers identified as high risk | 25% | Developmental. CMS proposes to identify high risk providers in two ways: 1. According to provisions included in CMS-6028-FC... the Final Rule with Comment, published in the Federal Register on Feb 2, 2011, and 2. As part of the analytics supporting the National Fraud Prevention Program announced by the Secretary on June 17, 2011 using a dual strategy of predictive analytics and automated provider screening | |
(ACF) | Decrease improper payments in the title IV-E foster care program by lowering the national error rate | 5.25% (FY 2011) | 3.7% | Regulatory Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews |
Objective C: Use HHS data to improve the health and well-being of the American people
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(AHRQ) | Decrease the number of months required to produce MEPS data files (i.e. point-in-time, utilization and expenditure files) for public dissemination following data collection (MEPS-HC) | 10 months (FY 2011) | 10 months | MEPS website |
(CDC) | Increase the electronic media reach of CDC Vital Signs through use of mechanisms such as the CDC website and social media outlets, as measured by page views at http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns, social media followers, and texting and email subscribers | 1,113,531 (FY 2011) | 1,277,504 | The data source for this measure is Omniture® web analytics |
Objective D: Improve HHS environmental, energy, and economic performance to promote sustainability
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(ASA) | Increase the percent employees on telework or on Alternative Work Schedule | 13.0 HHS Employees (FY 2011) | 20.0 HHS Employees | Integrated Time and Attendence System analysis plus data calls for telework |
(ASA) | Ensure Power Management is enabled in 100% of HHS computers, laptops and monitors | 85.0 Units on Power Management (FY 2011) | 100.0 Units on Power Management | OCIO HHS administrative data |
(ASA) | Reduce HHS fleet emissions | 9,3752 MTCO2e (FY 2011) | 11,9612 MTCO2e | PSC data from FAST (Fleet Automated Statistical Tool) collected annually |
Goal 5: Strengthen the Nation's Health and Human Service Infrastructure and Workforce
Objective A: Invest in the HHS workforce to meet America's health and human services needs today and tomorrow
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(ASA) | Reduce the average number of days to hire | 61 Average Number of Days (FY 2011) | 60 Average Number of Days | HHS personnel records |
Objective B: Ensure that the Nation's health care workforce can meet increased demands
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(HRSA) | Number of primary care physicians who complete their education through HRSA's Bureau of Health Professions programs supported with Prevention and Public Health funding | 500 | Grantee reports submitted through HRSA’s Electronic Hand Book | |
(HRSA) | Number of physician assistants who complete their education through HRSA's Bureau of Health Professions programs supported with Prevention and Public Health funding | 600 | Grantee reports submitted through HRSA’s Electronic Hand Book | |
(HRSA) | Number of nurse practitioners who complete their education through HRSA's Bureau of Health Professions programs supported with Prevention and Public Health funding | 600 | Grantee reports submitted through HRSA’s Electronic Hand Book | |
(HRSA) | Field strength of the NHSC through scholarship and loan repayment agreements | 10,279 (FY 2011) | 7,175 | HRSA Bureau of Clinician Recruitment Service's Management Information Support System (BMISS) |
Objective C: Enhance the ability of the public health workforce to improve public health at home and abroad
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CDC) | Increase epidemiology and laboratory capacity within global health ministries through the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). New Residents | 192 (FY 2010) | 309 | FETP Annual Program Reports |
(CDC) | Increase epidemiology and laboratory capacity within global health ministries through the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Total Graduates | 2,351 (FY 2010) | 3,297 | FETP Annual Program Reports |
(CDC) | Increase the number of CDC trainees in state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies | 309 (FY 2011) | 237 | Data are compiled annually at the end of the fiscal from Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), Preventive Medicine Residency/Fellowship (PMR/F), Public Health Prevention Service (PHPS), and the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP, the Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP); the CDC-supported Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Laboratory Fellowships, CDC/Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Applied Epidemiology Fellowship, Post-EIS Practicum, PHPS Residency, and Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship were added to the measure in FY 2011. Trainees funded by other federal agencies are excluded. |
Objective D: Strengthen the Nation's human services workforce
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(SAMHSA) | Increase the number of individuals trained by SAMHSA's Science and Services Program | 51,415 (FY 2010) | 39,711 | SAMHSA Performance Measure Measurement System(s) (TRAC, SAIS, PMART) |
(ACF) | Increase the percentage of Head Start teachers with AA, BA, Advanced Degree, or a degree in a field related to early childhood education | 88.2% (FY 2011) | 100% | Program Information Report (PIR) |
Objective E: Improve national, state, and local surveillance and epidemiology capacity
Measure Identifier | Measure Title | Most Recent Result | FY 2015 Target | Source |
(CDC) | Increase the number of new CDC trainees who join public health fellowship programs in epidemiology, preventive medicine, public health leadership and management, informatics, or prevention effectiveness, and participate in training at federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies | 197 (FY 2011) | 176 | Data are compiled annually at the end of the fiscal year to count the number of new trainees entering classes in the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), Preventive Medicine Residency/Fellowship (PMR/F), Public Health Prevention Service (PHPS), Public Health Informatics Fellowship (PHIF), Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship , and Presidentia l Management Fellows (PMF) programs. As of 2010, Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) trainees are included. Trainees funded by other federal agencies are excluded |
“Where applicable, HHS includes 2015 targets in this document to align with the period of Strategic Plan. Interim targets for FY 2014 may or may not be included based on program plans.”
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