The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who have been on chronic steroids for at least 180 days and had a bone density evaluation or were taking osteoporosis treatment
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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
Patients who had a bone density evaluation or were taking osteoporosis treatment
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1.15 Denominator
Patients aged 18 years and older, who have been taking steroids for at least 180 days
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Exclusions
Specific exclusions:
1. Pregnancy
General exclusions:
1. Evidence of metastatic disease or active treatment of malignancy (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) in the last 6 months
2. Patients who have been in a skilled nursing facility in the last 3 months
3. Patients who are terminally ill or in Hospice
4. Patient or provider feedback indicating allergy, intolerance or other contraindication to osteoporosis treatment anytime in the past
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Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed Endocrine Endorsement Maintenance ProjectInitial EndorsementLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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Risk Adjustment
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6.1.2 Current or Planned Use(s)
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