Efficiency Quality Index (EQI)—Implementing a Novel Metric That Delivers Overall Institutional Excellence and Value for Patients

In the last decade, healthcare systems have shifted their focus from increased volume of patients and procedures to improving patient outcomes and quality. While there are many societies and companies that have surrogate measures of excellence, these metrics are determined by those who do not direct...

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Main Authors: Robert J. Cerfolio, Stephanie H. Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2020.604916/full