eAlert Thu, 11/16/2006 - 12:00 d64a9a7e-aee3-417e-9fcd-977e1efd231a

<p>To address the role of pay-for-performance and information technology in quality improvement in ambulatory care settings, the National Quality Forum is holding a conference, <a href="http://www.qualityforum.org/about/meetings">"Implementing Measures for Ambulatory Care,"</a> December 18-19, in Washington, D.C. The Commonwealth Fund is a sponsor of the event.<br><br>Attendees will address:<ul><li>Innovative efforts for implementing measures in ambulatory care settings.</li><li>Innovative techniques for collecting, sharing, and verifying quality-related information.</li><li>Best practices for implementing quality measures in ambulatory care settings.</li><li>Infrastructure for quality measurement and reporting.</li><li>The current status and future directions of ambulatory care measurement.</li><li>The role of technology in ambulatory settings.</li></ul><br><br>Early-bird registration has been extended through November 20. Standard registration goes through December 12, and on-site registration is available after December 12. An agenda and registration form are available at <a href=" http://www.qualityforum.org/about/meetings">www.qualityforum.org.</a></…;

http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletters/ealerts/2006/nov/national-quality-forum-conference--implementing-measures-in-ambulatory-care