HSE Performance Reports- Primary Care Reimbursement Services (PCRS)

The Business Information Unit -Community Health Care - collates the HSE’s Performance Reports (PP), which provide an overall analysis of key performance data from Primary Care Reimbursement Service. The activity data reported is based on Performance Activity and Key Performance Indicators outlined in the National Service Plan and the HSE Operational Plans.

The Performance Report is overseen by the National Planning Oversight Group (NPOG), led by the Chief Operations Officer on behalf of the CEO. NPOG monitors performance against planned activity, as outlined in the National Service Plan, and highlights areas for improvement. A Management Data Report is also produced each month which provides more detailed data on the Metrics covered in the Performance Report.

Items such as Medical Cards and Drug payment Scheme are included as indicators.

Examples of an indicator include:  No of persons covered by medical cards at the end of a reporting month

 No of high tech drugs scheme claims.

Purpose: To monitor and measure provision of services for Primary Care Reimbursement Service and report on activity against National Service Plan.

Coverage: National.

Data collection commenced in 2006 and is ongoing.