Citation

Thompson RW, Way ML. Educ. Treat. Child. 2000; 23(1): 60-74.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, West Virginia University Press)

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Abstract

This article describes practical methods for agencies to move from a process to an outcomes focus when preparing and presenting reports to payers and regulators. Essential components of an outcomes system, the source for information used to construct outcomes reports, are outlined (e.g., choose the right outcomes, use a program evaluation model, include appropriate outcome domains, and design or purchase an information management system).

METHODS for preparing and presenting reports for payers and regulators (e.g., start with an executive summary, use consistent terms, use graphs and charts, use benchmarks or industry standards, and disaggregate the data) are drawn from experiences at Father Flanagan's Boys' Home. Finally, examples from reports to two common payers are provided (public sector contractors and managed care organizations).

Language: en