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Hydroxyurea Use Among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

CBE ID
3595
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2026
1.6 Measure Description

The percentage of children ages 1 to 18 years with sickle cell anemia (SCA) who were dispensed hydroxyurea for at least 300 days within the measurement year.

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      1.8 Level of Analysis
      1.9 Care Setting
      1.20 Types of Data Sources
      1.14 Numerator

      The number of children ages 1 to 18 years with sickle cell anemia (SCA) who were dispensed hydroxyurea for at least 300 days within the measurement year.

      1.15 Denominator

      The number of children ages 1 to 18 years with sickle cell anemia (SCA) within the measurement year.

      Exclusions

      NA

      Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall Cycle 2020
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Steward Organization
      University of Michigan
      Steward POC email
      sleasure@umich.edu
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