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Walking the Pathway to Outcome Measurement

The pairing of a clinical pathway with an outcome measurement tool provides the home care agency not only with the analysis to redefine "best practice" standards for patient populations but also with a concept of cost containment. In today's health care market place of limited dollars, the consistent ongoing measurement of care delivery provides the data to confirm program effectiveness while demonstrating quality care, cost savings, and positive care outcomes for payors, physicians, referral sources, and patients.

Key Words: clinical pathways • disease management • Joint Commission • outcome measurement • outcome monitor • pathway • pathway development • program

Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 12, No. 1, 36-41 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/108482239901200111


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