National initiatives for measuring quality performance for the practicing neuroradiologist.
This article provides an overview of the national initiatives developed for monitoring and reporting quality performance measures. Included is a review of the Physician Quality Reporting System, the Hospital Outpatient Quality Data Reporting Program, and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System, with specific emphasis on how these programs affect radiology practice. A practical review of these programs allows radiologists to gain further understanding of the economic and political influences on the daily practice of radiology today. The background and relevant features of each program are presented in this article.
Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Starr Pavilion, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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