Primary Care Measurement
W.L. Clifford, MD, MScF, FCFP
February 28th, 2013
Measurement framework
What to measure
How to measure
How to display/use
Framework
Domains / Functions
Level
Processes
Outcomes
Domains / Functions
Domains / Functions
Level
Processes
Processes
Outcomes
What to Measure?
How To Measure
Practice 1
Replicated Production
Practice 1
Replicated Production
Practice 2
Replicated Production
Practice N
Replicated Production
AMCARE Call out
Web Service
Practice 1
Replicated Production
Practice 2
Replicated Production
Practice N
Replicated Production
AMCARE Send query
Web Service
Practice 1
Replicated Production
Practice 2
Replicated Production
Practice N
Replicated Production
AMCARE Send aggregates
Web Service
Practice 1
Replicated Production
Practice 2
Replicated Production
Practice N
Replicated Production
AMCAREView aggregates
Web Service
How to Display / Use
• Distributed primary care data for 100,000 patients
• Used for – Practice coaching– Measuring attachment– Working with Health Authority on
integration– Distributing resources– Evaluating services
