Dr. Nolan serves as Chairperson. The Committee held its first meeting on October 13, 1998. The focus of this initial meeting was a review of the legislation that established the Committee as well as a discussion of what quality means and how to measure it. Members also identified technical issues to address in designing and implementing a monitoring system. The agenda will include an environmental scan of efforts related to quality care reporting systems, which are being conducted around the country.
Public input is crucial to developing and implementing the program.
This will be facilitated through a series of focus groups and public hearings which will be announced at a later time.