Q UALITY M EASURES W ORKGROUP Apr 12, 2011

Stage 1 CQMs Core Measures Alternate Core Menu Set Stage 1 Clinical Quality Measures

Stage 1 Quality Measures (Core/Alternate) Core Measures – Adult Weight Screening and Follow-up – Hypertension: Blood Pressure Management – Preventive Care and Screening Measure Pair: a.Tobacco Use Assessment b. Tobacco Cessation Intervention Alternate Core (if core measures do not apply) – Childhood Immunization Status – Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization for Patients  50 – Weight Assessment and Counseling for Children Adolescents Menu Set – 3 measures from a set of 38 specialty-related clinical quality measures

Stage 2 Principles Improving Quality, Safety, Efficiency & Reducing Health Disparities Engage Patients & Families in their Care Improve Care Coordination Improve Population and Public Health Ensure Adequate Privacy & Security Protections for Personal Health Information

The NQS framework consists of three aims, in addition to being guided by a set of core principles, that frame the underlying priorities and goals

Priorities Making Care Safer o E.g. Adverse medication events Ensuring Person- and Family-Centered Care o E.g. Patient care experiences Promoting effective communication and coordination of care o E.g. Provide a summary of care record of care for transitions and referrals Promoting the most effective prevention and treatment practices for the - leading causes of mortality, starting with cardiovascular disease o E.g. Blood pressure control, smoking, cholesterol control, ASA use Working With Communities to Promote Wide Use of Best Practices to Enable Healthy Living- Beacon Programs Making Quality Care More Affordable

Issues to Consider Stage 2 Framework Questions for Specialist Hearing Core vs. Menu Options