Patient quality and safety metrics are found in all performance improvement projects, including CMS, commercial payors and external ratings organizations. Risk capable organizations are focused on targeted clinical transformation that improves patient outcomes, reduce the cost of care and improve patient satisfaction. In addition, a focus on the quality of clinical documentation assures that the “expected” ratio of claims-based measures is accurate based upon proper depiction of patient acuity. DHG quality and safety subject matter experts assist clients in not only understanding their current performance and reporting requirements, but help providers target those areas that will have the most impact on overall performance.