The Benefits and Hazards of Publicly Reporting Quality Outcomes

Public reporting of outcomes data is increasingly accepted as a reality, but it is not without controversy and challenges. Research from various non-healthcare industries indicates that the decision to change systems or processes (i.e., performance improvement) often depends on the perceptions of the individuals who must implement these changes [1]. Public reporting of outcome data represents a more substantial environmental change worldwide as the healthcare industry moves toward greater transparency and accountability.
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research