Who’s Better? ... Who’s Measuring?

News Type:

News Article

July 20, 2010

Issue Areas:

Quality & Safety

Coalition Partner:

In the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Blog, Richard Kovacs argues that medical providers, specifically cardiologists and other specialists should be responsible for establishing the quality of care metrics. As insurers increasingly rely on “quality of care” measurements to steer patients to certain providers, Kovacs suggests providers should design systems - such as the Cardiovascular Practice Recognition Program (CVRP) - to ensure patients are well informed.

Click here to access the ACC blog

Click here to learn more about the CVRP

Click here to access a NY Times article on the use of “quality” standards.

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