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MI - Use of Beta Blocker Therapy

CBE ID
0613e
1.5 Project
National Voluntary Consensus Standards For Clinically Enriched Administrative Data
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.0 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Single Measure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2009
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with myocardial infarction (MI) who are taking a beta blocker

Measure Specs
General Information
1.7 Measure Type
Process
1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
Yes
1.8 Level of Analysis
Clinician: Group/Practice
Clinician: Individual
Facility
Health Plan
Integrated Delivery System
Other
Population: Community, County or City
Population: Regional and State
1.9 Care Setting
Home Care
Inpatient/Hospital
Outpatient Services
1.20 Types of Data Sources
Claims Data
Electronic Health Data
Electronic Health Records: Electronic Health Records
Instrument-Based Data
Other
1.14 Numerator

Patients with a current fill for beta blocker therapy

1.15 Denominator

All patients aged 18 and older diagnosed with myocardial infarction (MI) anytime in the past

Exclusions

Contraindications to a beta blocker, including:
• Asthma
• COPD
• Bradycardia
• Hypotension
• Aortic stenosis
• Peripheral artery disease medications
• Heart block
• Heart transplant

General exclusions:
• Evidence of metastatic disease or active treatment of malignancy (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) in the last 6 months;
• Patients who have been in a skilled nursing facility in the last 3 months
• Patient or provider feedback indicating allergy or intolerance to the drug in the past
• Patient or provider feedback indicating that there is a contraindication to adding the drug

Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed National Voluntary Consensus Standards For Clinically Enriched Administrative Data
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
Removal Date
Steward Organization
ActiveHealth Management
Steward POC email
mvemireddy@activehealth.net
Risk Adjustment
No risk adjustment or risk stratification
Use
Planned Use
Public Reporting
Quality Improvement (Internal to the specific organization)
6.1.2 Current or Planned Use(s)
Public Reporting
Quality Improvement (Internal to the specific organization)
6.1.3 Current Use(s)
Public Reporting
Quality Improvement (Internal to the specific organization)
Public Comments