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.
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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.
DenominatorAdults age 18 and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 score greater than nine.
ExclusionsPatients 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.
- Measure StructureClinical Condition Topic AreaNon Condition SpecificTarget PopulationMeasure Selection AttributesNational Quality Strategy PrioritiesHealth and Well-Being
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- Most Recent Endorsement ActivityEndorsed Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring Cycle 2022Initial EndorsementNext Planned Maintenance ReviewBehavioral Health and Substance Use Spring 2026Endorsement StatusLast Updated
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