Outcome measures for oncology alternative payment models: practical considerations and recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This paper aims to synthesize existing scholarship on quality measures in oncology, with a specific focus on outcome-based quality measures, which are often underutilized. We also present a set of "core outcome measures" that may be considered in future oncology alternative payment models (APMs).

Study design

Our research consists of a focused literature review, content analysis, and quality measure synthesis and categorization.

Methods

We conducted a focused literature review to generate key evidence on quality measures in oncology. We studied 7 oncology quality assessment frameworks, encompassing 142 quality metrics, and synthesized recommendations using the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation APM toolkit, focusing on outcome measures.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Hlavka JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6927528 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature