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
Patients who had a bone density evaluation or were taking osteoporosis treatment
Denominator
1.15 Denominator
Patients aged 18 years and older, who have been taking steroids for at least 180 days
Exclusions
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
Measure Record
Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Endocrine Endorsement Maintenance Project
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
Removal Date
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