The Top 7 Healthcare Outcomes Measures

The healthcare industry is riddled with administrative and regulatory complexities that make it difficult for health systems to achieve the Triple–or better yet, the Quadruple–Aim of healthcare. The complexities found in outcomes improvement are particularly challenging, as health systems measure and report on hundreds of these outcomes annually. Health systems can manage these complexities by taking a closer look at outcome measures—understanding their definitions and nuances, reviewing real-world examples, and integrating three essentials for successful outcomes measurement.

Why Measuring Healthcare Outcomes Is Important

The goal of measuring, reporting, and comparing healthcare outcomes is to achieve the Quadruple Aim of healthcare:

1. Improve the patient experience of care.
2. Improve the health of populations.
3. Reduce the per capita cost of healthcare.
4. Reduce clinician and staff burnout.