How are national quality measures selected for BlueHPN reporting?

When selecting national measures for BlueHPN, we identified measures that:

• Are aligned with industry-recognized standards, such as the Catalyst for Payment Reform
• Are most commonly used to establish healthcare provider accountability for better patient outcomes
• Closed clinical care gaps, impact longevity and quality of life and/or lower costs
• Spanned care settings and provider types (primary care, specialists and hospitals) to provide a more holistic view of clinical quality performance
• Accounted for regulatory and/or state mandates
• Created a foundation and framework for continuous improvement