AHRQ's mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. AHRQ supports research that helps people make more informed decisions and improves the quality of health care services.
CMS is the federal agency overseeing the Medicare and Medicaid programs. CMS has been instrumental in promoting a move toward value-based purchasing of health services.
HCIF is an independent nonprofit organization that leads healthcare initiatives aimed at improving the safety, outcomes, and care experiences of all patients, residents and consumers across the Delaware Valley. HCIF is a member of GPBCH.
Drug Watch is an awareness group that aims to educate the public about prescription/OTC drugs, medical devices, and the numerous health issues that are causing harm.
IBI provides employers and their supplier partners with resources for demonstrating the business value of health. GPBCH is a member of IBI.
The Leapfrog Group is a purchaser-led organization seeking to improve hospital quality and safety. GPBCH serves as the Leapfrog regional leader for Greater Philadelphia and Delaware, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Health Care Coalition.
NBGH represents large employers in seeking policy and worksite solutions to health-related issues.
The V-BID Center is one of the nation's leading sources of information on value-based insurance design. GPBCH is actively promoting V-BID as one value-improvement strategy.
The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) provides expertise, resources and a voice to its member coalitions across the country. GPBCH is a member of the National Alliance.
Get Healthy Philly is the Health Department's centralized resource for information on promoting healthy lifestyles and population health in communities, homes, schools, and workplaces.
Hospital Compare reports on hospital performance, including consumer perception of care and clinical quality measures, using data from the Medicare program.
The Leapfrog Group launched the Hospital Safety Grade in 2012 as a national safety measurement and reporting system for a majority of the nation’s hospitals.
This website fulfills the Joint Commission's longstanding commitment to providing meaningful information about the comparative performance of accredited organizations to the public.
PHC4 is an independent PA state agency seeking to contain healthcare costs through public reporting on costs and quality of care for the State, with an emphasis on hospital-level reporting.
NCQA is a national non-profit organization focused on measuring and improving health care through accreditation and standardized reporting of quality information for health plans and other organizations.
NQF serves as a national forum for creating consensus around standards for quality measurement and public reporting of quality data.
The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable populations.
Kaiser is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.
RWJF conducts and funds research and demonstration programs to "improve the health and healthcare of all Americans." RWJF is a leading source of information on policy, public health, and private initiatives aimed at meeting this mission.
Sayre Health Center provide access to quality & affordable health care to all members of the community regardless of their ability to pay.