Developing Health Equity Measures

In May 2021, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services published a report on identified existing health equity measurement approaches that might fit with Medicare’s VBP programs, quality reporting efforts, and confidential reports. The project had two objectives: (1) identify health equity measurement approaches, and (2) decide which of these approaches merit consideration for inclusion in Medicare’s VBP programs, quality reporting efforts, and confidential reports . . .