 HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) is a set of standardized performance measures designed to ensure that purchasers and consumers have the information they need to reliably compare healthcare quality. Originally, HEDIS was designed to address private employers’ needs as purchasers of health care. It has since been adapted for use by public purchasers, regulators and consumers. Quality improvement activities, disease management programs and practitioner profiling efforts have all used HEDIS as a core measurement set.
To demonstrate our commitment to providing the highest quality of care and service, Sanford Health Plan would like to present our HEDIS report along with the quality improvement activities and disease management programs implemented by the Plan. This data provides you - our customer - with the information you need to judge our success in meeting our goals in various performance areas. The HEDIS measures, which are reported on an annual basis, are divided into domains that all reflect different aspects of care. The results are presented to you in comparison to national benchmarks. The HEDIS results are also compared to the Healthy People 2020 goals, where available. Healthy People 2020 is a set of 10-year health objectives for the United States aimed at health promotion and disease prevention initiatives. These goals were developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the input of public health and prevention experts and a wide range of government officials and organizations.
This report is Sanford Health Plan’s commitment to our customers that we will continue to provide cost effective, quality care and service.
Footnote
HEDIS® is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
2011 HEDIS Report |
