What are quality measures for diabetes?

What are quality measures for diabetes?

Quality measures are tools to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of healthcare. Measures such as A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol are used to understand health at the population level to ensure people with diabetes are getting the best care possible.

What is HEDIS diabetes measures?

The HEDIS® Comprehensive diabetes care measure is a composite measure meant to provide a comprehensive picture of the clinical management of patients with diabetes. The comprehensive diabetes care composite measure includes: HbA1c control. Retinal eye exams.

What is a comprehensive diabetes management program?

The program — led by a diabetes educator or dietitian — covers all aspects of diabetes self-management, such as: Blood glucose monitoring. Insulin training. Medicines. Reducing the risk of complications.

What are the HEDIS quality measures?

Effectiveness of Care

  • Access/Availability of Care
  • Experience of Care
  • Utilization and Risk-Adjusted Utilization
  • Health Plan Descriptive Information
  • Measures Collected Using Electronic Clinical Data Systems
  • What are HEDIS measures?

    HEDIS is a comprehensive set of standardized performance measures designed to provide purchasers and consumers with the information they need for reliable comparison of health plan performance. HEDIS Measures relate to many significant public health issues, such as cancer, heart disease, smoking, asthma, and diabetes.

    What are the 8 components of HEDIS Comprehensive Diabetes Care?

    Comprehensive Diabetes Care (CDC) Assesses adults 18–75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who had each of the following: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing. HbA1c poor control (>9.0%). HbA1c control (<8.0%). HbA1c control (<7.0%) for a selected population. *. Eye exam (retinal) performed. Medical attention for nephropathy.

    What does HEDIS measure?

    Childhood Immunization Status — (DTap,IPV,MMR,hepatitis B,VZV (chickenpox,varicella,zoster and human herpesvirus type 3 viruses),pneumococcal conjugate,rotavirus,influenza,combination 2,3 and 10)

  • Immunizations for adolescents — (human papillomavirus)
  • Breast cancer screening
  • Controlling high blood pressure