Joint Commission recognizes nine hospitals for eCQM evolution, utilization

Editor's Note

The Joint Commission on November 6 released “Pioneers in Quality eCQM Proven Practices Collection: Recognizing Success 2017-2018.” The publication recognizes healthcare organizations that have successfully leveraged electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) and health information technology to drive quality improvement.

Nine hospitals are featured: 

• BayCare Health System, Inc, Clearwater, Florida
• BJC HealthCare, St. Louis
• MedStar St Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Maryland
• Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston
• Texas Health Resources, Arlington, Texas
• St Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, New York
• St Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, Pennsylvania
• Vail Health Hospital, Vail, Colorado
• VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia.

The Joint Commission also recognized 25 hospitals and health systems as 2018 Pioneers in Quality Solution Contributors.