More than 20 healthcare experts representing patients, healthcare providers, employers and health plans developed the recommendations during a summit NQF held this summer in Washington, D.C.
The recommendations are:
- Better align the ratings’ methodology with the program’s overall intent and goals.
- Be transparent about what the star ratings actually convey: a summary of measures on Hospital Compare for consumers.
- Improve the presentation of quality data to make the ratings more actionable and relevant for healthcare organizations.
To view NQF’s full report on the recommendations, click here.
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