Measuring the Quality of Health Plans
The practice of measuring and reporting quality at the health plan level began in the early 1990s when managed care became the dominant coverage option offered by employers.
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Page last reviewed March 2016
Page originally created February 2015
Internet Citation: Measuring the Quality of Health Plans. Content last reviewed March 2016. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
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