In this assignment, the student will need to address the following healthcare quality initiatives in a short application paper: 2 pages.
TOPIC: Healthcare quality initiatives.
Explain the pay-for-performance quality initiatives under the Medicare Part A and Part B systems.
Describe the important characteristics of screening tests and how they are used in both private and community health as a quality initiative.
Go to CMS Hospital Compare, find a hospital in your area and describe your findings on its quality measures. See: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/