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Monitors at least two measures of resource stewardship

Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED

Component
Continuous quality improvement processes

Measure Concept
Performance assessment and improvement

Descriptions
Monitors at least two measures of resource stewardship (must monitor at least 1 measure of each type): A. Measures related to care coordination. B. Measures affecting health care costs. The practice reports at least two measures related to resource stewardship, including a measure related to health care cost and a measure related to care coordination. When pursuing high-quality, cost-effective outcomes, the practice has a responsibility to consider how it uses resources.

Measure or Standard
Standard

Populations
Not specified or not applicable

Level of Measure
Practice/Health Center

Data Source
Evidence of implementation

Measure Identification
NCQA 2017 PCMH standards

Developer/Steward
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

Stage of Development/Use
Accreditation

Measure Endorsement