The measure addresses adherence to three types of chronic medications: statins, levothyroxine, and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). The measure is divided into three submeasures:
Measure A: The percentage of eligible individuals who had at least two prescriptions for statins and who have a Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) of at least 0.8 during the measurement period (12 consecutive months).
Measure B: The percentage of eligible individuals who had at least two prescriptions for levothyroxine and who have a PDC of at least 0.8 during the measurement period (12 consecutive months).
Measure C: The percentage of eligible individuals who had at least two prescriptions for ACEIs/ARBs and who have a PDC of at least 0.8 during the measurement period (12 consecutive months).
Adherence to Chronic Medications
CBE ID
0542e
1.5 Project
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description
1.7 Measure Type
1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
1.8 Level of Analysis
1.9 Care Setting
1.20 Types of Data Sources
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