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Well-Child Visits in the First 15 Months of Life

CBE ID
1392
1.4 Project
Prevention and Population Health
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2018
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of children 15 months old who had well-child visits with a primary care physician during the measurement year.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Children who received six or more well-child visits with a PCP during their first 15 months of life.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Children who turn 15 months old during the measurement year.

    • Exclusions

      This measure excludes children in hospice.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Prevention and Population Health Fall Cycle 2018
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
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      National Committee for Quality Assurance
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
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