Request for Comments Issued on Pediatric Planned Procedure Algorithm

AHRQ is requesting comments from all researchers, vendors, hospitals, stakeholders, and other interested parties on an algorithm for identifying pediatric planned procedures. The algorithm will be used as part of a readmission measure developed by the Center of Excellence for Pediatric Quality Measurement at Boston Children’s Hospital. To identify planned procedures, expert pediatric clinicians in 14 different procedure-oriented specialties reviewed procedures typically performed by their specialty. The comment period ends October 21. Select to participate in this public comment period.