Measures That Matter

While the value of measurement is clear, measurement is also clearly out of control and in need of reform. HANYS Quality Advocacy, Research and Innovation (QARI) is committed to collaborating with various stakeholders, including our members, commercial payers, government agencies, and patient representatives, to streamline, align, and focus on those measures that are most important for advancing patient care.

HANYS has long been active in the national dialogue about healthcare measurement (see Report on Report Cards). Our new report, Measures that Matter, details the chaotic state of healthcare reporting and measurement, provides a clear call to action, and vision for the future of quality measurement where stakeholders use a common set of valid, reliable, and evidence-based measures to improve outcomes across the continuum of care. This comprehensive report also offers multiple measure management strategies and tools for healthcare providers.

Report Table of Contents

• Executive Summary
• HANYS Vision For The Future
• Measure Madness
• Call To Action
• Measure Management Strategies For Providers
• Conclusion
• References
• HANYS Statewide Steering Committee On Quality Initiatives
• Appendix

HANYS Tools

• Data Inventory Worksheet
• Rank and Weight Measures Tool