| Medicare National Priorities |
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Since the beginnings of Medicare, CMS has worked as an advocate for high-quality, high-value healthcare. The National Priorities reflect much of the work that CMS has already begun in this area. Helping hospitals and physicians improve systems to reduce medical errors. Improving Quality of Clinical Care The continuous quality improvement process---how it works. Improving care and protecting beneficiary rights. A new national QIO initiative to assist nursing homes Improving care in local settings in collaboration with community-based groups Reporting to the public on health care provider quality performance. Quality review, utilization management, and technical assistance Educational, consulting, and support services for government agencies, health plans and health care providers. |