Aligning Forces for Quality Evaluation
Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Grant Period: 03/01/06 - 5/31/13
The Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) initiative is the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s signature effort to lift the overall quality of health care in 16 communities across the nation, reduce racial and ethnic disparities and provide models for national reform
The AF4Q Evaluation project provides impartial research and evaluation expertise for the AF4Q initiative. Particular emphasis is placed on measurable progress in the realms of consumer engagement, quality improvement, public reporting, and disparities reduction. The overall objectives of the evaluation are to:
- Chronicle and document the activities of the AF4Q communities
- Understand the impact of these activities
- Identify key barriers and facilitators of AF4Q community success
- Document and communicate lessons learned for purposes of dissemination to other communities
- Make suggestions to the RWJF/NPO regarding program activities including technical assistance or other needs
- Provide valuable feedback and data to sites for formative purposes
Highlights of the AF4Q Evaluation effort include ongoing Key Stakeholder Interviews, the Alliance Survey, the Consumer Survey, the National Survey of Small and Medium-Sized Physician Practices (NSSMPP) and implementation of a comprehensive public reporting tracking system.
