January 2022

New Program Focuses on Efficiency, Appropriateness and Quality of Care

We’re introducing a new performance measurement program for selected providers aimed at improving patient outcomes.

The Physician Efficiency, Appropriateness, & Quality^SM (PEAQ^SM) program will help measure individual provider performance around efficiency, appropriateness and quality of care. As part of this program, reports will be generated for selected providers to use as a tool to help achieve more effective care delivery and more optimal patient outcomes.

PEAQ was developed with input from practicing physicians; and collaboration with physicians will help us continue to improve the program.

PEAQ will include the following specialties:

Medical	Surgical	Primary Care
Cardiology Endocrinology Gastroenterology Nephrology Obstetrics/Gynecology Pulmonary Rheumatology	Cardiothoracic Surgery Ophthalmology Orthopedic Surgery Urology Vascular Surgery	Family Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics

PEAQ Program Reports
Physicians who meet inclusion requirements will receive PEAQ program reports via the Availity^® Provider Portal later in 2022. These reports will show how a physician was scored and how they rank in comparison to their peers in the same geographic area and working specialty. (Reports will not show PHI or any information about other providers.) If you’re not currently registered with Availity, you can sign up on the Availity website. If you need registration help, contact Availity Client Services at 800-282-4548.

Watch News and Updates for upcoming announcements and related resources, such as where to find our PEAQ program methodology.

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The above material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician. Physicians and other health care providers are encouraged to use their own best medical judgment based upon all available information and the condition of the patient in determining the best course of treatment.