In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn about the great progress that has been made in measuring and evaluating quality of care. We will discuss key concepts and methods. You will also learn about how to use websites for comparing the quality of healthcare providers. The course content is intended for a wide range of participants – for example, people who have a general interest in quality of care, consumers seeking information about how to choose a provider for themselves or family members, or leaders of business organizations who are responsible for employee health insurance benefits and network of providers.
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O que você vai aprender
Explain key developments regarding how quality of care is measured and evaluated in the US.
Discuss scientific issues and challenges for evaluating quality of care and methods for addressing these challenges.
Identify and apply resources and tools for comparing the quality of care of providers.
Articulate basic framework for evaluating quality of outcomes of care for evaluating and comparing providers.
Certificados compartilháveis
Tenha o certificado após a conclusão
100% on-line
Comece imediatamente e aprenda em seu próprio cronograma.
Prazos flexíveis
Redefinir os prazos de acordo com sua programação.
Nível iniciante
Aprox. 9 horas para completar
Inglês
Legendas: Inglês
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Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. The spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability.
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
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Foundational Concepts for Evaluating Quality
We will begin by briefly discussing key developments in the U.S. and elsewhere underlying changing
2 horas para concluir
10 vídeos (Total 38 mín.)
10 videos
Introduction to Module 11min
Key Developments in the Measurement and Evaluation of Quality of Care4min
Defining and Conceptualizing Quality of Care5min
Framework for Measuring Quality of Care4min
Data Sources for Measuring Quality of Care - Technical2min
Data Sources for Measuring Quality of Care - Interpersonal4min
Selection Criteria for Quality of Care Measures4min
Reliability and Validity4min
Process vs. Outcome Measures4min
2 exercícios práticos
Check Your Knowledge30min
Week 1 Quiz (Graded)30min
2 horas para concluir
Scientific Issues and Challenges for Comparing Quality of Care Among Providers
We will discuss key challenges in making valid comparisons among healthcare providers in terms of their quality of care including case mix differences, small sample sizes and data integrity issues. We will discuss methods and techniques for addressing such challenges. We will show how these methods and techniques can be applied in practice to produce more useful quality of care evaluations.
2 horas para concluir
7 vídeos (Total 30 mín.)
7 videos
Goals for Comparing Providers' Quality of Care3min
Key Challenges to Comparing Providers' Quality of Care4min
Measurement Error3min
Risk Adjustment6min
Basic Procedures for Statistical Models5min
Small Patient Samples5min
2 exercícios práticos
Check Your Knowledge30min
Week 2 Quiz (Graded)30min
3 horas para concluir
Resources and Tools for Evaluating Quality
We will cover consumer report cards and value-based purchasing programs, both of which constitute
3 horas para concluir
6 vídeos (Total 24 mín.)
6 videos
Purpose of Consumer Report Cards4min
Examples of Consumer Report Cards (Websites)4min
Design Issues4min
Pay-for-Performance6min
Unintended Consequences of Performance Measurement3min
1 exercício prático
Check Your Knowledge30min
2 horas para concluir
Future Directions in Evaluating Quality of Care
We will discuss emerging developments pertaining to the science and practice of evaluating quality of
2 horas para concluir
4 vídeos (Total 17 mín.)
4 videos
Composite Measures7min
Influence of Patient Socio-Economic Characteristics4min
Concerns about the Widespread Use of Quality of Care Measures3min
1 exercício prático
Check Your Knowledge20min
Sobre Programa de cursos integrados Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals
This Specialization will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to recognize key shifts in the industry and to have an agile perspective on how these shifts might impact their organizations. Learners will be exposed to the key drivers in the global healthcare industry today so they might apply what they have learned to help their organizations.
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