After the measure submission deadline, the measures submitted for endorsement review are posted to the PQM website for public comment. These comments are aggregated and shared with the project committee for consideration during the measure evaluaiton meeting.
The Prevention and Population Health Standing Committee oversees the consensus based entity's portfolio of Prevention and Population Health measures, which includes measures for dental care, cancer screenings, immunizations, and well-child visits.
Percentage of enrolled children in the age category of 6-9 years at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a sealant on a permanent first molar tooth within the reporting year.
Percentage of enrolled children in the age category of 10-14 years at “elevated” risk (i.e., “moderate” or “high”) who received a sealant on a permanent second molar tooth within the reporting year.
Percentage of children aged 1 through 20 years who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications as dental or oral health services within the reporting year.
The measure is specified for reporting at the program (e.g., Medicaid, CHIP, Health Insurance Marketplaces) and plan (e.g., dental and health plans) levels for both public and private/commercial reporting.
Percentage of children aged 1 through 20 years who received at least 2 topical fluoride applications as oral health services within the reporting year.
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter
Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2