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Hematology: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Documentation of Iron Stores in Patients Receiving Erythropoietin Therapy

CBE ID
0378
1.4 Project
Cancer
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are receiving erythropoietin therapy with documentation of iron stores within 60 days prior to initiating erythropoietin therapy

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients with documentation of iron stores within 60 days prior to initiating erythropoietin therapy

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are receiving erythropoietin therapy

    • Exclusions

      Documentation of system reason(s) for not documenting iron stores prior to initiating erythropoietin therapy

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cancer Project 2015-2016
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
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      American Society of Hematology
      Steward Organization POC Email
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