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Using CAHPS Surveys for QI:
Lessons Learned I
- CAHPS surveys can provide useful information for QI
- Need to plan for QI before the survey (over-sampling; supplemental QI items)
- Consumer reports are not appropriate for QI; need item-level information
- Benchmarks should include top performers, not just averages
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