Assess the use of and the adherence of antipsychotics among members with schizophrenia during the measurement year
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1.5 Measure Type1.7 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)1.8 Level Of Analysis1.9 Care Setting1.20 Testing Data Sources
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1.14 Numerator
Calculate the % adherence to antipsychotic medications during the measurement year. Adherence will be measured by the medication possession ratio (MPR).
Individuals with 0% MPR did not fill any prescription for antipsychotic medications.
Time Window: 6 month period prior to the measurement year and the measurement year. Of note, the 6 month period prior to the measurement year is needed to differentiate new users of antipsychotic medication from continuous users of antipsychotic medication. The MPR is calculated in the measurement year.
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1.15 Denominator
Continuously enrolled members ages 19 years or older by the end of the measurement year with schizophrenia.
Time Window: Year prior to the measurement year
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Exclusions
Women who were pregnant during the measurement year.
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Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed NVCS for Medication Management 2008Initial EndorsementLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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StewardHealth Benchmarks-IMS HealthSteward Organization POC Email
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Risk Adjustment
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6.1.2 Current or Planned Use(s)6.1.3 Current Use(s)
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