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Risk adjusting population-based performance measures.
(Archived Project)
Investigator (PI): Ramsey, Scott D
Performing Organization (PO): (Current): University of Washington
Supporting Agency (SA): Aetna, Inc.
Initial Year: 1998
Final Year: 2000
Award Type: Grant
Abstract: $259,873 to University of Washington to develop risk-adjusting population-based performance measures. Many physicians do not find existing performance measures such as the Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to be useful in their routine, day-to-day practices because they primarily measure processes rather than health outcomes. This study will determine the feasibility of developing risk-adjusted performance measures using traditional claims-based data and determine the incremental value of the data from the University of Washington's COMAH system.
MeSH Terms:
  • * Health Status Indicators
  • Insurance Claim Review
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Population Surveillance
  • United States
Keywords:
  • research support, non-U.S. Gov't
Country: United States
State: Washington
Zip Code: 98103
UI: 97300840
Project Status: Archived