Improving benchmarking by using an explicit framework for the development of composite indicators: an example using pediatric quality of care

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The measurement of healthcare provider performance is becoming more widespread. Physicians have been guarded about performance measurement, in part because the methodology for comparative measurement of care quality is underdeveloped...

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Main Authors: Hysong Sylvia J, Typpo Katri V, Profit Jochen, Woodard LeChauncy D, Kallen Michael A, Petersen Laura A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Implementation Science
Online Access:http://www.implementationscience.com/content/5/1/13