NQF: Effective Communication and Care Coordination

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The final report was completed in November 2012.<br /> </li> <li><strong><a href="/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=30279" title="Measure Applications Partnership">Measure Applications Partnership</a> (MAP)</strong><br /> MAP has submitted a number of <a href="/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=71178" title="reports">reports</a> to the Department of Health and Human Services outlining strategies to help improve care through the selection of performance measures for public reporting and performance-based payment programs. 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