Most quality measures are not supported by evidence that they promote outcomes that matter to patients, such as reducing mortality, improving quality of life, or lowering costs. Inappropriate measures can lead to wasteful overtreatment, distract from more meaningful health care interventions, and accelerate physician burnout.
The best quality measures should meet the following criteria:
Adapted from "Quality Measures: How to Get Them Right."
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