Commission Discusses Enhancements to Quality Measurement for Rural Medicare Providers

Commission Discusses Enhancements to Quality Measurement for Rural Medicare Providers

The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee (MedPAC) convened a session to discuss the measurement of the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries by rural providers. MedPAC staff introduced core principles for quality measurement, which focus on a patient-centered approach designed to improve outcomes through enhanced provider coordination and system-wide changes. The discussion covered Medicare’s quality reporting programs, specifically Pay-for-Reporting and… (Eisen, September 5, 2024) #Medicare Advantage, #Quality, #Rural Health