Is self-reporting an acceptable way for us to measure patient or community health for Commendation Criterion C38?
Yes! Providers are welcome to measure patient or community health improvement using a variety of approaches that can include self-reporting by patients (or other community members, if appropriate to the activity).
Do we have to submit evidence-based measures to comply with Commendation Criteria 37? Are there other options?
The ACCME grants providers some latitude in complying with C37. As this criterion focuses on providers who improve care processes and system performances, providers are welcome to use quality measures that are validated by outside sources and/or measures that are appropriate and important to their own setting.
