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Quality Measures

With Enterprise Chart enabled, if the following Quality measures require an action not associated with an encounter, NextGen® HQM looks across the enterprise to see if that action has occurred.

Measure NumberMeasure Title
1Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c Poor Control
5Heart Failure (HF): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
6Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
7Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy – Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF < 40%)
8Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
12Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
14Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
19Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
39Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
47Care Plan
48Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
50Urinary Incontinence: Plan of Care for Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
51Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry
52Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Inhaled Bronchodilator Therapy
68Hematology: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Documentation of Iron Stores in Patients Receiving Erythropoietin Therapy
110Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
111Pneumonia Vaccination Status for Older Adults
112Breast Cancer Screening
113Colorectal Cancer Screening
117Diabetes: Eye Exam
118Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Therapy – Diabetes or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF < 40%)
119Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
122Adult Kidney Disease: Blood Pressure Management
126Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy – Neurological Evaluation
127Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention – Evaluation of Footwear
137Melanoma: Continuity of Care – Recall System
140Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
141Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG):

Reduction of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) by 15%

OR Documentation of a Plan of Care

154Falls: Risk Assessment
155Falls: Plan of Care
178Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Functional Status Assessment
204Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antithrombotic
205HIV/AIDS: Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis
224Melanoma: Overutilization of Imaging Studies in Melanoma
226Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
236Controlling High Blood Pressure
238Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
243Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Referral from an

Outpatient Setting

268Epilepsy: Counseling for Women of Childbearing Potential with Epilepsy
271Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Preventive Care: Corticosteroid Related Iatrogenic Injury – Bone Loss Assessment
282Dementia: Functional Status Assessment
291Parkinson’s Disease: Cognitive Impairment or Dysfunction Assessment
320Appropriate Follow-Up Interval for Normal Colonoscopy in Average Risk Patients
326Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Chronic Anticoagulation Therapy
336Maternity Care: Post-Partum Follow-Up and Care Coordination
370Depression Remission at Twelve Months
386Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patient Care Preferences
390Hepatitis C: Discussion and Shared Decision Making Surrounding Treatment Options
394Immunizations for Adolescents
398Optimal Asthma Control
400One-Time Screening for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) for Patients at Risk
401Hepatitis C: Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Patients with Cirrhosis
402Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
403Adult Kidney Disease: Referral to Hospice
410Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Oral Systemic or

Biologic Medications

411Depression Remission at Six Months
412Documentation of Signed Opioid Treatment Agreement
435Quality Of Life Assessment For Patients With

Primary Headache Disorders

438Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
444Medication Management for People with Asthma

(MMA)