In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) are crucial. These practices are essential for healthcare organizations that aim to enhance patient care while meeting regulatory and payer expectations. That’s why we sat down with Mandi Diamond, senior practice transformation advisor at DataGen, to discuss the nuances. Read on for essential information on QAPI and how to measure your quality data. What is quality assessment and performance improvement? Defining quality assessment The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines quality assessment (QA) as "the measurement of the technical and interpersonal aspects of health care and the outcomes of that care." Diamond expands upon that definition, describing QA as the systematic evaluation of outcomes within an organization to measure the success of essential workflows. Both definitions touch on the use of repeatable and systematic...