What is the focus of the National Quality Strategy?

The National Quality Strategy is primarily focused on improving the health of the U.S. population through a coordinated approach that aligns both public and private efforts. This strategy emphasizes the importance of collaboration between various stakeholders in the healthcare system, including government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations. By fostering these partnerships, the strategy aims to create a unified framework for enhancing healthcare quality and outcomes across the country.

The focus on aligning efforts helps to address disparities in health access and quality, ensuring that improved health outcomes are achieved in a comprehensive manner. The emphasis on population health rather than isolated improvements or administrative efficiencies allows for more significant and lasting impacts on public health.

While enhancing customer service or decreasing healthcare costs may contribute to overall healthcare quality, they do not encompass the broader mission of the National Quality Strategy, which is ultimately about improving health outcomes for the entire population. Similarly, efficiency in administration can support quality but is not the primary objective reflected in the National Quality Strategy.