Hospitals in pursuit of excellence

ABCs of Measurement

An NQF endorsement reflects rigorous scientific and evidence-based review, input from patients and their families, and the perspectives of people throughout the health care industry. The science of measuring health care performance has made enormous progress over the last decade, and it continues to evolve. The high stakes demand our collective perseverance. Measures represent a critical component in the national endeavor to assure all patients of appropriate and high-quality care.