The updated methodology for our Physician Efficiency, Appropriateness, and QualitySM program is now available here on our PEAQ page. The methodology explains how PEAQ evaluates physician performance.
What’s New
We regularly evaluate PEAQ’s three components (efficiency, appropriateness and quality) and refine the methodology based on new clinical data and input from practicing physicians. The updated methodology includes:
- New details on PEAQ uses
- New specialties (general surgery, neurology and otolaryngology)
- Updated quality measurements
- The Quality Practice Score, which indicates performance in certain specialties based on set measurements and indicators
How It’s Used
The updated methodology is the foundation for future Physician Performance Insights reports. PPI reports show how physicians compare to their peers and have information on improving performance. Provider Finder® includes summaries of performance ratings from PPI reports to help our members make informed care decisions.
PPI reports are available in Availity® Essentials. If you don’t yet have an Availity account, register here.
For more details about PEAQ, visit our PEAQ page or email PEAQ Inquiries.
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