METRIC®
A Performance Improvement Activities Solution
METRIC integrates performance measures and improvement strategies in an online activity to:
- Evaluate and strengthen practice functions and systems
- Improve performance and patient care outcomes
- Build the patient-centered medical home
- Create real practice applications
METRIC is designed to simplify certification requirements, is applicable to a variety of practice settings, and follows the AMA’s nationally standardized Performance Improvement CME format.
How to Use METRIC
Family Physicians: As a quality improvement strategy tool to meet the Performance Improvement Activities requirement, to improve patient outcomes, and earn 20 AAFP Prescribed credits.
Residency Programs: To track residents’ progress and show residents their immediate improvement in practice. Residents can complete modules individually or as a group.
Enroll in METRIC
Select a module to get started.
AAFP Members: FREE
Nonmember Family Physicians: $125
Residency Programs: Special pricing available
Complete METRIC as a Group
View special rates and instructions for:
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Successful, Process-Oriented Improvement
Follow the METRIC step-by-step process to complete the work online, and at your own pace.
STAGE A
Assess and Learn from Current Practice
- Complete an initial practice assessment to determine a baseline.
- Enter data from patient charts (10-15, depending on module).
- Assess personal performance and compare result to peers.
STAGE B
Apply Performance Improvement
to Patient Care
- Apply the selected intervention(s).
- Use provided resources to develop your action plan.
- Implement your plan for at least one month, using METRIC implementation tools and resources.
STAGE C
Evaluate the Performance
Improvement Effort
- Complete the follow-up assessment to measure improvement.
- Enter data from patient charts (10-15, depending on module).
- Compare your results to your baseline measurements.
Support for the Process
Get step-by-step guidance to help you complete the METRIC module you've purchased. Access the METRIC User Guide.
Questions?
Contact METRIC Staff
metric@aafp.org
(800) 274-2237, ext. 7012
You may also view the FAQs about METRIC.
"METRIC has made a big difference for our practice. We look forward to seeing the long-term results."
— Angela Barnett, MD