Appeals are now open for 39 National Quality Forum-endorsed measures currently in the maintenance review process for musculoskeletal, mental health and diabetes care, according to an NQF news release.
During the maintenance process, existing steering committees and technical advisory panels from the Patient Outcomes project were asked to review the measures. Musculoskeletal measures address osteoarthritis, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and hip fracture.
As part of these reviews, the measure steward completed a maintenance form verifying the measure continues to meet NQF’s endorsement criteria. Information, including any modifications in the measure specifications, current supporting evidence, use of the measure since the last endorsement and updated testing and feasibility issues are provided. Additionally, NQF obtained feedback on stakeholders' experiences with the measure through a public and member comment period.
NQF members and the public have 30 days to request reconsideration of the endorsed measures.
Read the news release about NQF's announcement for appeals.
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During the maintenance process, existing steering committees and technical advisory panels from the Patient Outcomes project were asked to review the measures. Musculoskeletal measures address osteoarthritis, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and hip fracture.
As part of these reviews, the measure steward completed a maintenance form verifying the measure continues to meet NQF’s endorsement criteria. Information, including any modifications in the measure specifications, current supporting evidence, use of the measure since the last endorsement and updated testing and feasibility issues are provided. Additionally, NQF obtained feedback on stakeholders' experiences with the measure through a public and member comment period.
NQF members and the public have 30 days to request reconsideration of the endorsed measures.
Read the news release about NQF's announcement for appeals.
Related Articles on NQF:
7 Performance Measures Essential for ACOs, Other Payment Reforms
NQF Endorses More Outcome Measures for Intensive Care
National Quality Forum Publishes Two Reports on Health IT Meaningful Use