Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes
NQF Endorsement Status Endorsement Removed
NQF ID 2712
Measure Type Intermediate Outcome
Measure Content Last Updated 2021-06-30
Info As Of Not Available
Properties
Description To lower their risk of developing heart disease, most people with diabetes should take cholesterol medication. This rating is based on the percent of plan members with diabetes who take the most effective cholesterol-lowering drugs. Plans can help make sure their members get these prescriptions filled.
Numerator Number of member-years of enrolled beneficiaries 40-75 years old who received a statin medication fill during the measurement period.
Denominator Number of member-years of enrolled beneficiaries 40-75 years old with at least two diabetes medication fills during the measurement period.
Denominator Exclusions A percentage is not calculated for contracts with 30 or fewer beneficiary member years (in the denominator).
Rationale Not Available
Evidence Not Available
Developer/Steward
Steward Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA, Inc.)
Contact Not Available
Measure Developer Not Available
Development Stage Fully Developed
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Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes
Characteristics
Measure Type Intermediate Outcome
Meaningful Measure Area Management of Chronic Conditions
Healthcare Priority Promote Effective Prevention & Treatment of Chronic Disease eCQM Spec Available No
NQF Endorsement Status Endorsement Removed
NQF ID 2712
Last NQF Update 2019-10-21
Target Population Age 40-75
Target Population Age (High) 75
Target Population Age (Low) 40
Reporting Level Health Plan
Conditions Diabetes Mellitus
Subconditions Not Available
Care Settings Drug plan; Health Plan
Groups
Core Measure Set Not Available
Measure Group Group Identifier domain 4
Measure Links
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Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes
Measure Program: Medicare Part D Star Rating
Info As Of Not Available
Program / Model Notes
Data Sources Administrative Data (non-claims)
Purposes Not Available
Quality Domain Domain: 4 - Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing
Reporting Frequency Not Available
Impacts Payment Not Available
Reporting Status Active
Data Reporting Begin Date 2018-01-01
Data Reporting End Date Not Available
Measure Program Links https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Prescription-Drug-Coverage/PrescriptionDrugCovGenIn/PerformanceData
Milestones
Milestone: Implemented
Effective Date 2019-01-01
Comments Not Available
Measure Program: HEDIS Quality Measure Rating System
Info As Of Not Available
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Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes
Program / Model Notes
Data Sources Administrative Data (non-claims)
Purposes Not Available
Quality Domain Not Available
Reporting Frequency Not Available
Impacts Payment Not Available
Reporting Status Active
Data Reporting Begin Date 2016-01-01
Data Reporting End Date Not Available
Measure Program Links https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/SNP-HEDIS
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