Quality measures seek to measure the degree to which evidence-based treatment guidelines are followed, where indicated, and assess the results of care. The use of quality measurement helps strengthen accountability and support performance improvement initiatives at numerous levels. These measures can be used to demonstrate a variety of activities and health care outcomes for particular populations such as Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollees.
Performance Measurement Areas of Focus:
- Adult and Child Health Care Quality Measures
- Initial Core Set of Children's Health Care Quality Measures
- CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grants
- CHIPRA Quality of Care and Performance Measurement
- Initial Core Set of Adult Health Care Quality Measures for Medicaid-Eligible Adults
- Adult Medicaid Quality Grants
- Nationwide Adult Medicaid CAHPS