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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Do you know NCQA, NQF, or PQRS?

Do you know how quality measures are set to evaluate physicians’ performance? Below is the list of abbreviation for nationally recognized entities who provide guidelines and requirements for provider transparency methodologies and programs.

ADA: American Diabetes Association

AQA: Ambulatory Care Quality Alliance

AACAP: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

AACE: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

APA: American Psychological Association

AHRQ: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality   

BTE: Bridges to Excellence   

CHIPRAChildren's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act

PQRS: CMS Physician Quality Reporting System

NCQA HEDIS: Health plan Employer Data and Information Set

NCQA DRP: Diabetes Recognition Program

NCQA HSRPHeart/Stroke Recognition Program

NQF: National Quality Forum

PCPI: Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement

PQA: Pharmacy Quality Alliance

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