Prevention and Population Health Final Report - Fall 2017 Cycle 

Performance measures are needed to assess improvements in population health, as well as the extent to which healthcare stakeholders are using evidence-based strategies (e.g., prevention programs, screening, and community needs assessments). NQF’s work on prevention and population health extends to efforts to reduce disparities in health outcomes and promote the coordination of communities to improve local population health. For the fall 2017 cycle, the Prevention and Population Health Standing Committee evaluated seven measures for maintenance of endorsement using NQF’s standard evaluation criteria; two screening measures and five measures related to pediatric dentistry. Ultimately, five measures are endorsed and two measures did not maintain endorsement.