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Depression Response at Six Months- Progress Towards Remission

CBE ID
1884
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Spring 2026
1.3 Measure Description

Adult patients age 18 and older with major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 score > 9 who demonstrate a response to treatment at six months defined as a PHQ-9 score that is reduced by 50% or greater from the initial PHQ-9 score. This measure applies to both patients with newly diagnosed and existing depression identified during the defined measurement period whose current PHQ-9 score indicates a need for treatment. This measure additionally promotes ongoing contact between the patient and provider as patients who do not have a follow-up PHQ-9 score at six months (+/- 30 days) are also included in the denominator.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Adults age 18 and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 score greater than nine who achieve a response at six months as demonstrated by a six month (+/- 30 days) PHQ-9 score that is reduced by 50% or greater from the initial PHQ-9 score.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Adults age 18 and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 score greater than nine.

        • Exclusions

          Patients who die, are a permanent resident of a nursing home or are enrolled in hospice or palliative care services are excluded from this measure. Additionally, patients who have a diagnosis (in any position) of bipolar or personality disorder are excluded.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring Cycle 2022
          Initial Endorsement
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