Uses and abuses of performance data in healthcare

Uses and abuses of performance data in healthcare Measurement of performance in the healthcare sector is essential for transparency and accountability, and to support improvement. However, these improvements are undermined by weaknesses in the generation of data and metrics. This report outlines five steps that are not currently being addressed by policy but could significantly reduce data abuse and increase the benefit that can be gained through the use of performance data. Dr Foster

See also:

• Dr Foster focuses on data quality E-Health Insider
• Healthcare experts accuse NHS of 'fiddling figures' to meet performance targets The Independent