Implementing Quality Measures for Accountability in Community-Based Care for People with Serious Illness: Proceedings of a Workshop

by Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Board on Health Care Services, et al.

Millions of Americans of all ages face the challenge of living with serious illnesses such as advanced cancer, heart, or lung disease. Many people with serious illness are increasingly cared for in community settings. While the number of community-based programs to provide care for those with serious illness has grown significantly, the quality of care provided is not consistent across geographic locations or care settings. Care for the serious illness...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309482070
• ISBN13: 9780309482073
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 108 Pages