HEDIS Quality Measures are constantly being updated or revamped to reflect shifting focuses and best practices. It can be difficult to stay up to date with these changing measures, though it is extremely important to do so. HEDIS measures are used to judge the performance of healthcare plans and providers, and failure to adhere or adapt to changes in the measures can have a negative effect on your rating.
Last month, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) released a list of technical specifications for the 2017 edition of the Health Care Effectiveness Date and Information Set (HEDIS). With four new measures and changes to seven existing measures, the NCQA aims to improve HEDIS.
Throughout our next few posts, we will be covering the new and changing HEDIS Quality Measures so that you can be well informed in the New Year. However, we will detail a breakdown of the changes that have just gone into effect.
New HEDIS Quality Measures for 2017:
- Standardized Healthcare-Associated Infection Ratio:
- Depression Remission or Response for Adolescents and Adults:
- Follow-Up After Emergency Department Visit for Mental Illness:
- Follow-Up After Emergency Department Visit for Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence
Changing HEDIS Quality Measures for 2017:
- Fall Risk Management
- Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
- Use of Imaging Studies for Low Back Pain
- Immunizations for Adolescents and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine for Female Adolescents
Are You Confused About these New and Changing Measures? Chart Review Nurses Can Help!
It can be hard to keep track of all these changes. That is why trusting your HEDIS tasks to a professional service like Chart Review Nurses can be a time and money saver! Since 0, Chart Review Nurses has been working to improve the way HEDIS projects are performed. We have a team of quality, trained nurses that are able to complete these tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
With Chart Review Nurses, you have some flexibility. Our trained and experienced staff can either work in your office, or remotely, whichever works best with your office layout and budget. Rest assured that with Chart Review Nurses that your HEDIS projects will be well taken care of.
Do you want to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of Chart Review Nurses this year?
If you want to put the 2024 years of experience of Chart Review Nurses to use, now is the time! With new HEDIS Quality Measures coming into effect in 2017, now is the perfect time to outsource your HEDIS tasks. Give us a call at (877) 328-2343 or submit an email inquiry to info@datafied.com if you are interested in learning more about how Chart Review Nurses can help you with your HEDIS projects. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will work with you to develop a plan that best fits your space, time and budget constraints. We look forward to your call!
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