Population: Regional and State
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The percentage of patients aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of atherosclerotic disease whose most recent LDL-C value is greater than 100 mg/dL and who are taking a lipid lowering agent
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Percentage of adult patients aged 25 and older with atrial fibrillation and major stroke risk factors who are on anticoagulation therapy.
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This measure assesses the percentage of newborns who did not pass hearing screening and have an audiological evaluation no later than 3 months of age.
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Percentage of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients who are prescribed a beta-blocker at hospital discharge
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Percentage of adults 18 years old or older with valid BMI documentation in the past 24 month.
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Percentage of women 40-69 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
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This measure calculates the percentage of stress echocardiography, single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI), stress magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed coronary tomography angiography (CCTA) performed at each facility in the 30 days prior to an ambulatory non-cardiac, low-risk surgery performed at any location. The measure is calculated based on a one-year window of Medicare claims data.
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Cardiac surgery patients with controlled postoperative blood glucose (less than or equal to 180 mg/dL) in the timeframe of 18 to 24 hours after Anesthesia End Time.
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The percentage of individuals 25 to 64 years of age with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who were prescribed any antipsychotic medication and who received a cardiovascular health screening during the measurement year.
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The percentage of patients 18 – 64 years of age with schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease, who had an LDL-C test during the measurement year.