Performance Measurement Coordination
Transcript of Performance Measurement Coordination
Performance Measurement Coordination
Accountable Care Organization Summit
June 13, 2013
Tom Valuck, MD, JDSenior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
High Risk care coordinationPalliative Care – MOLSTReadmission – follow up callReadmission –
warm handoffReadmission ‐
surgical
Timeliness of documentationCompleteness of documentation Trend – CSME AdultTrend – CSME pedi
VBP (24 measures)
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Mortality – AMI‐
Mortality – PN‐
Mortality ‐
HF
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HCAHPS‐
cleanliness and
quietness‐HCAHPS – pain mgt‐
HCAHPS – meds
communication‐
HCAHPS – overall rating
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AMI‐7a fibrinolytic therapy‐
AMI‐8a primary PCI.
Drowning in a “Tsunami”
of MeasuresMassH
ealth
Readm
ission
Pen
alty (1
measure)
30‐day all cause po
tentially preventable readm
ission
rate
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OP‐6 –
timing of prophylaxis OP‐7 – prophylaxis selection
PSI‐6 Iatrogenic Pneumothorax, AdultPSI‐15 Accidental Puncture or LacerationPSI‐7 Central Venous Catheter Associated
Bloodstream InfectionsPSI‐11 Post‐operative Respiratory FailurePSI‐12 Post‐operative PE/DVTPSI‐18 OB Trauma ‐
Vag w InstrumentPSI‐19 OB Trauma ‐
Vag w/o InstrumentIQI‐32 Mortality AMI w/o transfer casesAMI‐2 aspirin at dischargeHF‐2 evaluation LVS functionHF‐3 ACEI or ARB for LVSD
SCIP‐Inf‐9 –
cath removalHCAHPS – discharge informationHCAHPS –
communication with doctorsHCAHPS –
communication with nursesHCAHPS –
responsiveness of staffPN‐3b Blood Cultures Performed in ED prior to initial
Antibiotic Received in HospitalPN‐6 Initial Antibiotic Selection for CAP in
Immunocompetent PatientSCIP‐Inf‐1 Prophylactic Antibiotic Received Within 1 Hr
Prior to Surgical IncisionSCIP‐Inf‐2 Prophylactic Antibiotic Selection for Surgical
PatientsSCIP‐Inf‐3 Prophylactic Antibiotic Discontinued Within
24 Hrs After Surgery End TimeSCIP‐Inf‐4 Cardiac Surgery Patients with Controlled
6AM Postoperative Blood GlucoseSCIP‐Card‐2 Surgery Patients on Beta‐Blocker Therapy
Prior to Arrival Who Received a Beta‐Blocker
During the Perioperative PeriodSCIP‐VTE‐1 Surgery Patients with recommended
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
OrderedSCIP‐VTE‐2 Surgery Patients Who Received
Appropriate VTE Prophylaxis Within 24 Hrs
Prior to Surgery to 24 Hrs After SurgeryHF‐1 discharge instructions
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Disparities
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3 pedi asthma‐4 Maternity
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2 additional PN
MASSHEALTH(17 measures)
PN‐3b Blood Cultures Performed in ED prior to initial
Antibiotic Received in HospitalPN‐6 Initial Antibiotic Selection for CAP in
Immunocompetent PatientSCIP‐Inf‐1 Prophylactic Antibiotic Received Within 1 Hr
Prior to Surgical IncisionSCIP‐Inf‐2 Prophylactic Antibiotic Selection for Surgical
PatientsSCIP‐Inf‐3 Prophylactic Antibiotic Discontinued Within 24
Hrs After Surgery End Time.
Timeliness of documentationCompleteness of documentation
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State agencies use a large and uncoordinated set of quality measures to hold providers accountable
State
Programs
(335)
Federal
Programs
(190)
Commercial
Insurers(197)
146 96
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3090
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Total Measures: 463
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Massachusetts Example: State Agencies Use a Large Massachusetts Example: State Agencies Use a Large and Uncoordinated Set of Quality Measuresand Uncoordinated Set of Quality Measures
Quality Enterprise and NQF’s Contribution
National Quality
Strategy
National
Priorities
Partnership
Measure
Developers and
Stewards
NQF Endorsement
Maintenance
Process
Quality Data Model
eMeasure Learning Collaborative
Measure
Applications
Partnership
Quality Positioning
System Data Base
Priorities and
Goals
Standardized
Measures
Measure Use in
Implementation
Evaluationand
Feedback
Measure Use
Evaluation
Prioritization of
Measure Gaps
Electronic Data
Infrastructure
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Quality Enterprise and NQF’s Contribution
National Quality
Strategy
National
Priorities
Partnership
Measure
Developers and
Stewards
NQF Endorsement
Maintenance
Process
Quality Data Model
eMeasure Learning Collaborative
Measure
Applications
Partnership
Quality Positioning
System Data Base
Priorities and
Goals
Standardized
Measures
Measure Use in
Implementation
Evaluationand
Feedback
Measure Use
Evaluation
Prioritization of
Measure Gaps
Electronic Data
Infrastructure
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Priorities Make a Difference
NATIONAL PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP
Can get us
there faster…
WHERE WE ARE GOINGBetter Care, Affordable Care, and Healthy People/Healthy Communities
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National Quality Strategy Aims and Priorities
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National Priorities Partnership’s Dual Role
Consultative Role on National Priorities and Goals
Ongoing role in providing input to HHS on the National Quality
Strategy
Action Catalyst Role
Catalyzing and supporting action on national priorities and
goals
Support for the HHS Partnership for Patients Initiative
Support for the HHS Million Hearts Initiative
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Quality Enterprise and NQF’s Contribution
National Quality
Strategy
National
Priorities
Partnership
Measure
Developers and
Stewards
NQF Endorsement
Maintenance
Process
Quality Data Model
eMeasure Learning Collaborative
Measure
Applications
Partnership
Quality Positioning
System Data Base
Priorities and
Goals
Standardized
Measures
Measure Use in
Implementation
Evaluationand
Feedback
Measure Use
Evaluation
Prioritization of
Measure Gaps
Electronic Data
Infrastructure
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NQF Endorsement
Standardized performance measures are tools to assess quality that can be used to benchmark and compare
An NQF endorsement reflects rigorous scientific and evidence‐based review, input from patients and their families, and the perspectives of people throughout the healthcare industry
Endorsement reduces the burden associated with use of near identical measures and facilitates alignment
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Why NQF Endorsement?
NQF Endorsement Evaluation Criteria
Importance to measure and report What is the level of evidence for the measure? Is there an opportunity for improvement?Relation to a priority area or high impact area of care?
Scientific acceptability of the measurement properties What is the reliability and validity of the measure?
UsabilityWhat is the extent to which potential audiences (e.g., consumers, purchasers, payers, providers, policymakers) are using or could use performance results for both accountability and performance improvement?
FeasibilityCan the measure be implemented without undue burden, captured with electronic data/EHRs?
Assess competing and related measures
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Quality landscape contains a proliferation of measuresSeveral measures could be considered duplicative or overlappingOthers measure similar but not the same concept and/or patient populationDuplicative or similar measures increase data collection burden and create confusion or inaccuracy in interpreting performance results
NQF Endorsement Harmonization and Competing Measures
Endorsement of multiple competing measures should be by exception, with adequate justificationPreference for measures that include broadest possible target population for whom the measure is appropriate, as indicated by evidencePreference for measures that assess performance for broadest possible application (e.g., as many individuals, entities, settings, and levels of analysis, for which the measure is appropriate
Issue Guidance
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Quality Enterprise and NQF’s Contribution
National Quality
Strategy
National
Priorities
Partnership
Measure
Developers and
Stewards
NQF Endorsement
Maintenance
Process
Quality Data Model
eMeasure Learning Collaborative
Measure
Applications
Partnership
Quality Positioning
System Data Base
Priorities and
Goals
Standardized
Measures
Measure Use in
Implementation
Evaluationand
Feedback
Measure Use
Evaluation
Prioritization of
Measure Gaps
Electronic Data
Infrastructure
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Transition to eMeasures
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Need de novo measure development that takes advantage of clinical data in EHRs, registries, and patient portals
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Need better interfaces to other data, including patient demographics and costs
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Current EHRs present additional challenges»
Widespread EHR data are not yet available for measure
development and testing»
Lack of comparability across vendor products
»
Data elements needed for advanced measures currently
may not be feasible to capture in EHRs
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Comprehensive Data Needed to Generate eMeasures
Pay fo
r
Perform
anceConsumer
Activation
Hospitals & otherfacilities
EHR& PHRs
Laboratories
Pharmacies
Claims data
Registries
Quality
Improve
mentCare
Evaluation
Data Aggregation
RWJF Aligning Forces for Quality
Need for Interoperable Systems
Track medical issues across medical settings
Track population‐level information, patient data needs to be accurately tracked across different providers and data platforms (role of HIEs)
Track efficiency measures, such as repeated imaging/lab tests
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Quality Enterprise and NQF’s Contribution
National Quality
Strategy
National
Priorities
Partnership
Measure
Developers and
Stewards
NQF Endorsement
Maintenance
Process
Quality Data Model
eMeasure Learning Collaborative
Measure
Applications
Partnership
Quality Positioning
System Data Base
Priorities and
Goals
Standardized
Measures
Measure Use in
Implementation
Evaluationand
Feedback
Measure Use
Evaluation
Prioritization of
Measure Gaps
Electronic Data
Infrastructure
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Who Uses NQF‐Endorsed Measures?
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Approximately 700 endorsed measures
Various users
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Federal
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State
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Community
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Providers
MAP Purpose
MAP Objectives:
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Improve outcomes in high‐leverage areas for patients and their
families
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Align performance measurement across programs and sectors to
provide consistent and meaningful information that supports
provider/clinician improvement, informs consumer choice, and
enables purchasers and payers to buy on value
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Coordinate measurement efforts to accelerate improvement,
enhance system efficiency, and reduce provider data collection
burden
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In pursuit of the NQS, MAP informs the selection of performance measures to achieve
the goal of
improvement, transparency, and value for all
MAP Strategic Plan: 2012‐2015 Report
MAP Measure Selection Criteria
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Measures within the program measure set are NQF‐endorsed or meet the
requirements for expedited review
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Program measure set adequately addresses each of the National Quality Strategy
(NQS) priorities
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Program measure set adequately addresses high‐impact conditions relevant to the
program’s intended population(s) (e.g., children, adult non‐Medicare, older adults,
dual eligible beneficiaries)
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Program measure set promotes alignment with specific program attributes, as well as
alignment across programs
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Program measure set includes an appropriate mix of measure types
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Program measure set enables measurement across the person‐centered episode of
care
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Program measure set includes considerations for healthcare disparities
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Program measure set promotes parsimony
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MAP Recommendations for Alignment of System Level Measurement
Provides the opportunity to assess care across settings where patients receive care
Allows for the assessment of topics difficult to measure at setting specific levels due to small numbers and/or attribution challenges
System‐level measure sets should align with measures used for setting‐specific programs, plan‐level programs, and Meaningful Use programs to leverage data, decrease collection burden, and align care delivery goals
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Families of Measures and Core Measure Sets
Families of measures and core measure sets are intended to alignperformance measurement across federal programs and public and private initiatives, and to encourage the best use of available measures in specific HHS and private sector programs
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Family of measures – “related available measures and measure gaps for specific
topic areas that span programs, care settings, levels of analysis, and populations”
(e.g., care coordination family of measures, diabetes family of measures)
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Core measure set –
“available measures and gaps drawn from families of
measures that should be applied to specified programs, care settings, levels of
analysis, and populations”
(e.g., hospital core measure set, dual eligible
beneficiaries core measure set)
22MAP Families of Measures Report
Families of Measures
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Quality Enterprise and NQF’s Contribution
National Quality
Strategy
National
Priorities
Partnership
Measure
Developers and
Stewards
NQF Endorsement
Maintenance
Process
Quality Data Model
eMeasure Learning Collaborative
Measure
Applications
Partnership
Quality Positioning
System Data Base
Priorities and
Goals
Standardized
Measures
Measure Use in
Implementation
Evaluationand
Feedback
Measure Use
Evaluation
Prioritization of
Measure Gaps
Electronic Data
Infrastructure
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Discussion Questions
How is your organization coordinating performance measurement?▫
Setting priorities for improvement and measurement
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Using standardized measures
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Building interoperable data sources
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Aligning measurement uses
How can other organizations, including NQF, best promote performance measurement coordination?
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Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts
~Albert Einstein
But…..
You can’t improve what you don’t measure
~ W. Edwards
Deming
The Measurement Imperative