HEDIS

NCQA Proposes New Changes to HEDIS Quality Measures in 2017

by Vera Gruessner

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is looking to broaden a number of HEDIS quality measures for the 2017 edition, according to a news release from NCQA. These changes include the...

Why HEDIS Quality Measures Matter for Value-Based Care

by Vera Gruessner

The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is used by more than 90 percent of health payers to assess and collect data on the performance of providers. HEDIS consists of a number of...

Key Ways Blue Cross Blue Shield Raises its HEDIS Scores

by Vera Gruessner

The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is used by more than 90 percent of all health plans situated around the country to compare performance and year-to-year success. HEDIS...

HEDIS Quality Performance Measures Assist Consumers, Insurers

by Vera Gruessner

Healthcare payers attempting to improve their plans and coverage would be wise to address the quality performance measures set forth in the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information...