Enhancing Data Systems to Improve the Quality of Cancer Care

One of the barriers to improving the quality of cancer care in the United States is the inadequacy of data systems. Out-of-date or incomplete information about the performance of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and public agencies makes it hard to gauge the quality of care. Augmenting today''s data systems could start to fill the gap.

This report examines the strengths and weaknesses of current s...