title: HEDIS is bigger and better.
abstract: The new Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) consolidates its predecessors for commercial and Medicaid members and includes performance measures for Medicare beneficiaries. The new version will arm purchasers and consumers with a wealth of information about health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and the quality of care provided. The information will help them make informed decisions about which health plan to select.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Grimaldi
mesh_terms: D016208:Databases, Factual; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012984:Software; D014481:United States