Quality Links
Hospital Compare Data -
Information on how well the hospitals care for patients with certain medical conditions. Hospital Compare was created through the efforts of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and organizations that represent hospitals, doctors, accrediting organizations, other Federal agencies and the public. www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov Note: enter Montrose General Hospital
PA Health Care Cost Containment Council Data -
is an independent state agency responsible for addressing the problem of escalating health costs, ensuring the quality of health care, and increasing access for all citizens regardless of ability to pay. www.phc4.org/
AHRQ - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Quality Indicators (QIs) are measures of health care quality that make use of readily available hospital inpatient administrative data. www.qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/
IHI - Institute for Healthcare Improvement
A non-for-profit organization leading the improvement of health care throughout the world. www.ihi.org/IHI/
NQF - National Quality Forum
A private, not-for profit membership organization created to develop and implement a national strategy for healthcare quality measurement and reporting. www.qualityforum.org