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See Latest ArticlesDo Hospitals Rank Differently on HCAHPS for Different Patient Subgroups
Medical Care Research and Review, 07/17/09
Elliott MN et al. – Quality improvement efforts should examine hospital performance with both sicker and healthier patients, because many hospitals that do well with one group (relative to other hospitals) may not do well with another. The experiences of American Indians/Alaska Natives should also receive particular attention. As HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) data accumulate, reports that drill down to hospital performance for patient subtypes (especially by health status) may be valuable.
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