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Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly (DAE)

CBE ID
0022
Project
Patient Safety
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Fall 2020
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

The percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who received at least two dispensing events for the same high-risk medication. A lower rate represents better performance.

  • Measure Type
    Process
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Health Plan
    Care Setting
    Outpatient Services
    Numerator

    Patients who received at least two dispensing events for the same high-risk medication during the measurement year.

    Denominator

    All patients 65 years of age and older.

    Exclusions

    Patients who were enrolled in hospice care at any time during the measurement year.

    Testing Data Sources
    Claims Data
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Endorsed Patient Safety Fall Cycle 2020
    Initial Endorsement
    Next Planned Maintenance Review
    Patient Safety Fall 2024
    Endorsement Status
    Endorsed
    Last Updated