Statewide health care quality reporting is here, and it’s time to report your clinic’s information.

2012 Statewide Quality Reporting Brochure (pdf) 

Providing information to compare quality is fundamental to reforming Minnesota's health care system. The State of Minnesota is working with health care providers across the continuum of care to provide health care quality data that is meaningful for physicians and consumers. To implement the collection and reporting of quality measurement data, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has developed the Minnesota Statewide Quality Reporting and Measurement System (created through Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4654).

Since 2010, the Minnesota Statewide Quality Reporting and Measurement System has evolved.

In 2012, physician clinics will be required to

• update their registration or register,
• complete a health information technology survey, and
• submit patient clinical data for diabetes, vascular disease, depression, asthma, colorectal cancer screening, Primary C-section rate, and Patient experience of care (using CG-CAHPS Visit-Specific Questionnaire if they meet measure criteria).

 

CG-CAHPS

Title: Using CG-CAHPS Data to Improve Your Patients' Experience
CG-CAHPS Webinar Slides - April 5, 2012
View Webinar

Past Webinars
2012 Statewide Quality Reporting Requirements for Physician Clinic (January 2012)
Slides
MN Clinic Provider Registration - MNCM Presenters
MMA Webinar Presentation
Webinar Recording

Clinic visits

Schedule a personalized presentation for your clinic staff to learn about the state requirements. Visits can be in-person or by web or teleconference. For more information contact Mandy Rubenstein at 612-362-3740 or mrubenstein@mnmed.org or Becky Schierman at 612-362-3766 or rschierman@mnmed.org.

Measures

The reporting system uses measures developed through MN Community Measurement and its committees and community partners.

• Diabetes care 
• Health information technology survey 
• Depression
• Asthma
• Colorectal Cancer Screening
• C-Section Rate Measure
• Patient Experience of Care  
• Optimal Vascular Care Composite Measure 

 

Resources and Links

2012 Statewide Quality Reporting Brochure
Frequently Asked Questions
MN Community Measurement public reports - MN Community Measurement collects and publishes data
Statewide reporting portal for physician clinic registration 
Direct Data Submission (DDS) guide
Incentive payment system report from MDH