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21. Slide 1 (ppt file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Presentations/2005/2005AHRQQI_Varga_Implementing_All_the_consensus_standards_the_journey_so_far.ppt
    January 01, 2005 - … crds06 Number of heart bypass procedures per 100, that use the internal mammary artery as a graft. … ; excludes patients with any previous CABG, valve, or other cardiac surgical procedure. … or wrong-patient procedures. … Clinically appropriate preventive methods should be implemented consequent to the evaluation. … Clinically appropriate preventive methods should be implemented consequent to the evaluation.

22. C.14.10.D001 REVISED (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2013/C.14.10.D001_REVISED.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - The reverse mapping method showed the ‘opposite’ direction to find all possible target codes that link … ICD-10-PCS structure, some root operations require surgeons’ input on whether to include or exclude procedures … further consultation with colleagues in the surgical community over whether some of the ICD- 10-PCS procedures … set names in order to meet the intent of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis-driven procedures (where the current … set name concept requires both a diagnosis of interest and a procedure of interest).

23. Risk Adjustment and Hierarchical Modeling (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2006/AHRQ_QI_RAHM_Draft.pdf
    January 01, 2006 - http://www.qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/ Introduction Statistical Methods … Tools Models for the Reference Population Software Tools Provided to Users Alternative Statistical Methods … Generalized Estimating Equations Generalized Linear Mixed Models Impact of Adopting Alternative Methods … Investigation Selection of IQIs to Investigate Fitting Current and Alternative Models to NIS Data Methods … to Compare Parameter Estimates Methods to Compare Provider-Level Model Predictions Results Summary

24. Document (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2006/fr16my06N.pdf
    January 01, 2006 - • Methods for comparing the performance of hierarchical methods with previously employed methods … adjustment, hierarchical modeling; performance measures and reporting; • Expertise in statistical methods … discuss suggested changes to the current modeling methodology, including the adoption of hierarchical methods … example, among children, women of childbearing age, the elderly); (5) existence of an analytical method … the analyses (preference is given to chemicals that can be added readily to existing analytical methods

25. AHRQ - Quality Indicators
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Archive/2005usermeetingpresentations.aspx
    January 01, 2005 - coding practices Use of the AHRQ QI in the National Healthcare Quality Reports Methods … PowerPoint) Denise Love, NAHDO   (265 KB, PowerPoint) Session II – Methods … may be useful for measuring overall performance from indicators for specific conditions and procedures … This session will present various methods for creating aggregate indices and development efforts

26. Quality Indicator User Guide: Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) Composite Measures Version 2020 (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/PSI/V2020/PSI_Composite_Development.pdf
    July 01, 2020 - measure that could be used to monitor performance over time or across regions and populations using a method … † See the AHRQ Quality Indicator Empirical Methods document at http://www.qualityindicators.ahrq.gov

27. Composite User Technical Specification Pdi 4.3 (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/PDI/V43/Composite_User_Technical_Specification_PDI_4.3.pdf
    August 01, 2011 - measure that could be used to monitor performance over time or across regions and populations using a method

28. Federal Register Doc 06-4574 - AHRQ Quality Indicators
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2006/fr16my06N.htm
    January 01, 2006 - Methods for comparing the performance of hierarchical methods with previously employed methods based … technical expertise in health care quality measurement development, and a familiarity with statistical methods … risk-adjustment, hierarchical modeling; performance measures and reporting; Expertise in statistical methods … discuss suggested changes to the current modeling methodology, including the adoption of hierarchical methods

29. Quality Indicator Resources: AHRQ QI Methodology
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Modules/default.aspx
    July 01, 2021 - QI Reporting/User Tips AHRQ QI Life Cycle AHRQ Quality Indicator Empirical Methods … Describes the empirical methods … statistical models, and tools used in the AHRQ QI Project and proposes alternative statistical models and methods

30. AHRQ Quality Indicators (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/PDI/PDI_Composite_Development.pdf
    March 01, 2008 - Empirical Methods ................................................................................... … the Healthcare Cost & 4 Foreign Body Left During Procedure … For example, potential extensions of the composite measure method include the incorporation of process … Empirical Methods Introduction The AHRQ Quality Indicator risk-adjustment modules begin with estimating … * For more information on the empirical Bayes estimator method, see the technical appendix in Dimick

31. DRAFT REPORT TO AHRQ REGARDING ICD-9-CM TO ICD-10-CM/PCS CONVERSION OF AHRQ QUALITY INDICATORS (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2011/ICD-10_Report_02-08-11_Final.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - At present, due to lack of data, this method of validation is impossible. … The CMS classification of “major operating room procedures,” based on ICD-9-CM procedure codes, is used … Mapping—linking concepts and terms from one terminology or classification to another—is the most common method … At present, due to lack of data, this method of validation is impossible. … after the transition date will be problematic, given that indicator specifications and risk-adjustment methods

32. Quality Indicator User Guide: Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) Composite Measures (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/PSI/V2021/PSI_Composite_Measures.pdf
    July 01, 2021 - measure that could be used to monitor performance over time or across regions and populations using a method … indicators included in the same composite always equals one. 1 See the AHRQ Quality Indicator Empirical Methods

33. Microsoft Word - Draft_AHRQ_WinQI_v2019.0.1_MinorSoftware_Rel_Notes.docx (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Software/WinQI/V2019/AHRQ_WinQI_v2019.0.1_MinorSoftware_Rel_Notes.pdf
    August 01, 2019 - in this release and importing input file with DRG version v36 works as expected. 2.0 Empirical Methods … Document The latest version, v2019 of the Empirical Methods document is now published and available

34. Microsoft Word - Using Present on Admission_04_22_10.docx (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Webinars/2010/Estimated_Risk-Adjustment_Models_Incorporating_Data_on_Present_on_Admission.pdf
    January 01, 2010 - Appendix-A presents the statistical methods used and how the approach is implemented in the AHRQ QI … indicators, the NQF conditioned endorsement on the use of POA data (e.g., foreign body left in during procedure … Determine whether the discharge has Present on Admission data The method does not assume that every … of the risk-adjusted rate is the same as in previous versions, using the indirect standardization method … Surgical Inpatients with Serious Treatable Complications X PSI #05 - Foreign Body left in During Procedure

35. Microsoft Word - Using Present on Admission_04_22_10.docx (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Webinars/Using%20Present%20on%20Admission.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - Appendix-A presents the statistical methods used and how the approach is implemented in the AHRQ QI … indicators, the NQF conditioned endorsement on the use of POA data (e.g., foreign body left in during procedure … Determine whether the discharge has Present on Admission data The method does not assume that every … of the risk-adjusted rate is the same as in previous versions, using the indirect standardization method … Surgical Inpatients with Serious Treatable Complications X PSI #05 - Foreign Body left in During Procedure

36. IQI Change Log (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/IQI/V43/Change_Log_IQI_4.3.pdf
    August 01, 2011 - with transcatheter interventions (either 3AP, 3BP, 3CP, 3DP, 3EP with 3D, or 3FP) as single cardiac procedures … in mortality: preliminary analyses using the Risk Adjustment in Congenital Heart Surgery (RACHS-1) method … with transcatheter interventions (either 3AP, 3BP, 3CP, 3DP, 3EP with 3D, or 3FP) as single cardiac procedures … with principal diagnosis of hemorrhage), and DRG 529 and 530 (Ventricular shunt procedures with and … AMI patients with these procedures are not excluded). 2.

37. Qi Measure Development Implementation Maintenance Retirement Summary 05-03-11 (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2011/QI_Measure_Development_Implementation_Maintenance_Retirement_Summary_05-03-11.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - members of the technical team first abstract the same article to ensure consistency in abstraction methods … The information obtained is used to guide the panel discussion, which is conducted using the Delphi method … The initial risk adjustment information, previous risk adjustment methods, and QI Measure Development … Throughout task 2 The QI Annual Review Procedures … , and in turn these data and methods are incorporated into the measures.

38. Impact of Fiscal Year Coding Updates, v2021 (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/V2021/v2021_FY_Coding_Updates.pdf
    July 01, 2021 - to meet short-term needs for information on healthcare quality using standardized, user- friendly methods … fiscal year (FY) International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification/ Procedure … codes added, 2 codes removed PSI 14 3 ABDOMIPOTHER Abdominopelvic surgery, other approach, procedure … without leukemia/lymphoma 31 codes added PDI 12 8 CARDSIP Potentially trans-pleural cardiac procedures … for PSI 04 14 codes added PSI 04 19 HEMOTH2P Control of hemorrhage and evacuation of hematoma procedures

39. Risk Adjustment and Hierarchical Modeling (doc file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2006/AHRQ_QI_RAHM_Draft.doc
    January 01, 2006 - , and misuse; and volume of procedures for which there is some evidence that a higher volume of procedures … procedures performed … Model (1) can be fit using several procedures in SAS. … Adjusting for Trends over Time The following alternative model formulation is proposed as a simple method … The GEE approach utilizes a method of moments estimator for α, the within-cluster dependence parameter

40. Testing Report: The Markov Chain Monte Carlo Integration Approximation in the AHRQ QI Prediction Module Closely Matches Exact Integration Results (pdf file)
    qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/QI_Reporting/testing_v43_prediction_module_report_r.pdf
    March 01, 2011 - See Givens and Hoeting (2005) and Robert and Casella (2004) for further discussion on MCMC methods and … obtained from MCMC can be obtained in far less time than the predicted values obtained from the exact method … The only difference between the PM-R and the PM calculation is the method for integrating over the missing … Monte Carlo Statistical Methods, 2nd Ed. Springer, New York, NY.