2008 HEDIS^® measures

Lead screening in children (Medicaid only)

Children who received at least one capillary or venous lead screening test on or before their second birthday.

Pharmacotherapy management of COPD exacerbation

Adults aged 40 or older by December 31 of the measurement year who had an acute inpatient discharge or an ED encounter with a principal diagnosis of COPD who were dispensed both:

• A systemic corticosteroid within 14 days of discharge
• Bronchodilator within 30 days of discharge

Well-child exams

Ages 0-15 months

6 well-care visits (at least 2 weeks apart) with a PCP. Must show evidence of all of the following:

• Health and development history (physical and mental)
• Physical exam
• Health education/anticipatory guidance

Well-child exams

Ages 3-6 years

Annual well-care visit with a PCP each year. Must show evidence of all of the following:

• Health and development history (physical and mental)
• Physical exam
• Health education/anticipatory guidance

Well-child exams

Ages 12-21 years

Annual well-care visit with a PCP or OB/GYN. Must show evidence of all of the following:

• Health and development history (physical and mental)
• Physical exam
• Health education/anticipatory guidance

Children who received at least one capillary or venous lead screening test on or before their second birthday.

Childhood immunization

Series must be completed by the 2nd birthday

• 4 DTaP/DT  (none prior to 42 days of age)
• 3 IPV (none prior to 42 days of age)
• 1 MMR
• 3 HIB (none prior to 42 days of age)
• 3 hepatitis B
• 1 VZV, or documented chicken pox disease (or positive serology) occurring prior to 2nd birthday
• 4 pneumococcal conjugate

Adolescent immunization

Series must be completed by the 13th birthday

• 2 MMR (on or between 1st and 4th birthday) or 1 MMR (on or between 4th and 13 birthday)
• 3 hepatitis B
• 1 VZV or documented chickenpox disease (or positive serology) occurring prior to 13th birthday

Prescription for antibiotic not dispensed on or within three days of the URI diagnosis

Exclusions:

• Encounters with > 1 diagnosis
• Children with a history of antibiotic Rx within 30 days of encounter

Appropriate testing of children with pharyngitis

Ages 2-18 years

Children diagnosed with pharyngitis who were prescribed an antibiotic and also received a Group A streptococcus test 3 days before or 3 days after the prescription

Exclusions:

• Encounters with > 1 diagnosis
• Children with a history of antibiotic Rx within 30 days of encounter

Children who received an initial prescription for ADD/ADHD medication and:

• Received at least one follow-up visit with a prescriber within 30 days of initiation of medication
• Remained on the medication for at least 210 days and who, in addition to the visit in the initiation phase, had at least two visits between four weeks and 9 months

Chlamydia screening

Age 16-25 and sexually active

Women identified as presumed sexually active by pharmacy Rx data, or claims data indicating potential sexual activity

• Screening test for chlamydia yearly (consider urine screen)

Exclusions:

• Women who had a pregnancy test and received an Rx for Accutane (isotretinoin) or had an X-ray within 7 days

Cervical cancer screening

Age 21-64

PAP test within the measurement year or prior 2 years.

Exclusions:

• Women who have had a complete hysterectomy with no residual cervix.

Breast cancer screening

Age 40-69

Mammogram in the measurement year or one year prior.

Exclusions:

• Women who have had bilateral mastectomy (may occur on the same or separate dates)

Prenatal/
postpartum care

Pregnant women

Prenatal visit within first trimester (or within 42 days of enrollment)

Postpartum visit between 21 and 56 days after delivery

Adult access to preventive/
ambulatory care

Ages 20 and over

Annual ambulatory or preventive care visit

Inappropriate antibiotic treatment for adults with acute bronchitis

Ages 18-64

Adults diagnosed with acute bronchitis who received an antibiotic Rx on or within 3 days of diagnosis

A lower rate represents better performance.

Colorectal cancer screening

Ages 50-80

One or more of the following screenings:

• Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) yearly
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years
• Double contrast barium enema (DCBE) every five years
• Colonoscopy every 10 years

Exclusions:

• Colorectal cancer
• Total colectomy

Annual monitoring for patients on persistent medications

Ages 18 and older

Patients 18 and older on persistent medications (at least 180 days) who received annual monitoring.

Exclusion:

• Anyone with a hospitalization in the measurement year

Glaucoma screening in older adults

Medicare members without a prior diagnosis of glaucoma or glaucoma suspect who received a glaucoma eye exam by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Initiation and engagement of alcohol and other drug dependence treatment

Ages 13 and older

Patients diagnosed with alcohol and other drug dependence who:

• initiate treatment within 14 days
• receive two additional AOD services within 30 days of initiation

Use of appropriate medications for people with asthma

Ages 5-56 years

Children and adults identified with asthma who received Rx for long term control of asthma (inhaled corticosteroids, cromolyn sodium, nedocromil, leokotriene modifiers, and methylxanthines).

Exclusions:

• Patients with diagnosis of emphysema or COPD

Note: Long-acting beta-2 agonists do not count by themselves. They are considered add-on therapy.

Patients who were hospitalized and discharged alive after an acute MI who:

• Received persistent treatment with beta-blockers for six months after discharge

Exclusions:

• Patients identified as having a contraindication to beta-blocker therapy
• Patients with a history of adverse reaction to beta-blocker therapy

Cholesterol management for patients with cardiovascular condition

Ages 18-75

Patients who were discharged alive for any of the following:

• Acute myocardial infarction
• Coronary artery bypass graft
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

Or who had:

• Diagnosis of ischemic vascular disease

Patient should have each of the following during the measurement year:

• LDL-C screening performed, LDL level < 100

Controlling high blood pressure

Age 18-85

Looks for control (< 140/90) in the most recent blood pressure reading in the medical record.

• Postural hierarchy is eliminated
• If there are multiple recorded BP on the same date, the lowest systolic and lowest diastolic reading will be used. If documented in the chart, home BP readings will be counted.

Exclusions:

• Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD)
• Readings done the same day as major diagnostic, or surgical procedure, or during an emergency room visit
• Pregnant during the measurement year

Use of spirometry testing in the assessment and diagnosis of COPD

Ages 40 and older

Adults with a new (within the measurement year) diagnosis or newly active COPD who received spirometry testing to confirm the diagnosis.

• Spirometry testing must occur 730 days prior to or 180 days after the diagnosing event.

Pharmacotherapy Management of COPD exacerbation

Adults 40 and older
(new for 2008)

• A systemic corticosteroid within 14 days of discharge
• Bronchodilator within 30 days of discharge

Antidepressant medication management

Ages 18 years and older

Adults newly diagnosed with depression and treated with an antidepressant who received the following:

• Optimal practitioner contacts: 3 follow-up contacts with a diagnosis of depression within 12 weeks of  the original diagnosing event to monitor progress. One contact must be with prescribing practitioner.
• Effective acute phase: filled sufficient number of Rx to allow for 84 days of continuous therapy.
• Effective continuation phase: filled sufficient number of Rx to allow for 180 days of continuous therapy.

To qualify as a new diagnosis, 2 criteria must be met:

• A 120-day (4 month) negative diagnosis history on or before the start date
• A 90-day (3 month) negative medication history on or before the start date

Comprehensive diabetes care

Age 18-75

Yearly screening of the following:

• HbA1c testing
• HbA1c result > 9.0 = poor control
• HbA1c result < 7.0 = good control
• LDL-C 
• LDL-C result < 100
• Retinal eye exam
• Nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy
• Blood pressure collected as 2 measures
  < 140/90
  < 130/80

Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness

Age 6 and over

Patients discharged from an inpatient mental health admission and receive:

• One follow-up encounter with a mental health provider on the date of discharge or up to 30 days after discharge.

Osteoporosis management in women who had a fracture

Age 67 and older

Women who received the following within 6 months of suffering a fracture:

• Bone mineral density (BMD) test
• Prescription for a drug to treat or prevent osteoporosis in six months after the fracture

Exclusions:

• Women who received screening and/or treatment in the year prior to the fracture. Fractures of the finger, toe, face and skull are not included in this measure.

Medical assistance with smoking cessation

Tobacco users age 18 and older

Current smokers who were seen by a practitioner during the measurement year and:

• Received advice to quit
• Cessation medications were recommended and discussed
• Cessation methods were recommended or discussed

Information is received via CAHPS^®** survey methodology.