01/26/26

Natural language processing in clinical quality measures of diagnostic performance: learnings from three case reports.

Evans, Abigail; Eastman, Meridith; Dykes, Patricia C; Jones, Barbara E; Sather, John; Geppert, Jeffrey. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf.

Summary

Clinical quality measures (CQMs) monitor various aspects of care, including diagnostics. This commentary outlines three scalable CQM projects that used natural language processing (NLP) to assess diagnostic performance for venous thromboembolism, pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism—conditions with non-specific symptoms and safety risks. These projects show strong potential for broader adoption, highlighting how NLP can enhance CQMs focused on diagnosis through effective integration.

Evans A, Eastman M, Dykes PC, et al. Natural language processing in clinical quality measures of diagnostic performance: learnings from three case reports. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2026;52(4):154-161.