CMS Quality Measures Inventory
Explain the differences between data, information, and a database. Describe the purpose of a database in health care and provide an example of one utilized locally, statewide, and nationally.
The CMS Quality Measures Inventory is a compilation of measures used by CMS in various quality, reporting, and payment programs. The measures are evidence-based criteria that indicate timeliness and effectiveness of care for specific conditions. Consider the CMS core measures and the data used to support their reporting. Which do you believe are the easiest to collect and which do you think are the most difficult to collect?
