CAHPS in practice: the Iowa demonstration

J Ambul Care Manage. 2002 Apr;25(2):32-42. doi: 10.1097/00004479-200204000-00005.

Abstract

This article evaluates the usefulness of the Consumer Assessment of Health Plan Study (CAHPS) surveys and reports in a demonstration and evaluation with three health care purchasers in Iowa. The CAHPS survey detected significant differences between health plans in several domains of health care. Both paper- and Web-based consumer reports were developed and distributed to consumers and stakeholders. There was some agreement on the value of these reports, but areas for improvement were noted.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Consumer Behavior*
  • Disclosure
  • Health Benefit Plans, Employee / standards*
  • Health Care Surveys*
  • Health Services Research
  • Humans
  • Information Services / supply & distribution*
  • Iowa
  • Managed Care Programs / standards*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Quality of Health Care*