Domain
Quality
HEDIS, Stars ratings, measures, outcomes and accreditation
1,563 quality terms
Formalized framework used by health plans, EHR vendors, and managed care organizations to document processes, workflows, and responsibilities for maintaining clinical and operational quality standards. Data engineers integrate QMS outputs with HEDIS, Stars, and CMS reporting pipelines to track compliance, measure performance, and support accreditation audits.
A pharmaceutical and healthcare data development methodology that proactively embeds quality controls into system design rather than post-production testing. Applied in EHR and PBM data pipeline architecture to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and reproducible clinical outcomes reporting from the ground up.
A national accreditation organization that evaluates and accredits health plans, managed care organizations, and healthcare providers against evidence-based quality standards. URAC accreditation signals compliance with utilization management, care management, and network adequacy requirements to employers and regulators.
A healthcare payment and delivery model that ties provider reimbursement to quality outcomes and cost efficiency rather than volume of services. VBC programs include ACOs, bundled payments, and pay-for-performance arrangements. CMS value-based programs include MSSP, MIPS, and Medicare Advantage quality bonus payments.
The measured data point for a condition severity level. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for acuity management and reporting.
The measured data point for a end-of-life care wishes. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for advance directive management and reporting.
The measured data point for a anesthesia specialist. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for anesthesiologist management and reporting.
The measured data point for a scheduled care visit. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for appointment management and reporting.
The measured data point for a clinical evaluation. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for assessment management and reporting.
The measured data point for a healthcare support worker. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for assistant management and reporting.
The account reference number for a record review process. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the audit across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.
The current status flag for a record review process. Used to track the current state or condition of the audit. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.
The current activity state for a record review process. Used to track the current state or condition of the audit. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.
Captures the physical or mailing address associated with an entity under audit review, such as a provider, facility, or member, within claims or EHR audit management systems. Used to verify billing location accuracy, detect fraud, and ensure compliance during post-payment audits or provider credentialing reviews.
The modification value for a record review process. Used to capture financial data associated with audit transactions. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.
The years lived for a record review process. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.
The maximum reimbursable value for a record review process. Used to capture financial data associated with audit transactions. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.
Captures the monetary value under review during a claims, provider, or compliance audit in healthcare payer or revenue cycle management systems. Used to quantify financial exposure, calculate overpayment recovery amounts, and support regulatory reporting during post-payment review and fraud investigation workflows.
The authorization state for a record review process. Used to track the current state or condition of the audit. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.
The authorizing user for a record review process. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for audit management and reporting.