This measure identifies the percentage of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis who received hydroxychloroquine during the measurement year and had a fundoscopic examination during the measurement year or in the year prior to the measurement year
Measure Specs
General Information
Numerator
Patients in the denominator who have undergone a retinal eye exam or who have an E&M visit with an eye care professional during the measurement year
Denominator
Patients with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis who are at high risk for hydroxychloroquine ocular complications and were prescribed at least a 292-day supply of hydroxychloroquine during the measurement year, excluding those with a prior history of blindness
Exclusions
Blindness
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