An Argument for State-Driven Quality Collaboratives.

Abstract

A major challenge in quality improvement (QI) within the medical field is adequate sample size. To effect real change, not only do we need to amass large quantities of data for analysis, but also interventions require larger groups of patients and providers to recognize the effect of said intervention. With that, single-institution projects not only may fail to demonstrate change but also may have limited applicability outside of the individual practice. Opportunities for more robust data collection, analysis, and intervention—in terms of both numbers and resources—are necessary for continued advancement in surgical quality initiatives.