AHRQ MPI_PRA_Supporting Statement Part B__3-25-2016

SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Part B

AHRQ ACTION III – Measurement for Performance Improvement in Physician Practices

March 25, 2015

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Table of Contents

B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods - 1 -

1. Respondent universe and sampling methods - 1 -

2. Information Collection Procedures - 1 -

3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates - 1 -

4. Tests of Procedures - 1 -

5. Statistical Consultants - 1 -

B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

This project will not employ any statistical methods. The project is an exploratory, qualitative study of the current landscape of measurement for performance improvement in physician practices using only qualitative methods and analysis. There is no statistical sampling involved, as this is a convenience sample, not a representative sample.

1. Respondent universe and sampling methods

Not applicable.

2. Information Collection Procedures

Not applicable.

3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates

Not applicable.

4. Tests of Procedures

Not applicable.

5. Statistical Consultants

Not applicable.