Pharmacotherapy management of COPD exacerbation: percentage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations for members 40 years of age and older who had an acute inpatient discharge or ED encounter between January 1 to November 30 of

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Pharmacotherapy management of COPD exacerbation: percentage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations for members 40 years of age and older who had an acute inpatient discharge or ED encounter between January 1 to November 30 of the measurement year and who were dispensed a bronchodilator within 30 days of the event.

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National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). HEDIS® 2009: Healthcare Effectiveness Data & Information Set. Vol. 1, Narrative. Washington (DC): National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA); 2008 Jul. 90 p.

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). HEDIS® 2009: Healthcare Effectiveness Data & Information Set. Vol. 2, Technical Specifications. Washington (DC): National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA); 2008 Jul. various p.

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Pharmacotherapy management of COPD exacerbation: percentage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations for members 40 years of age and older who had an acute inpatient discharge or ED encounter between January 1 to November 30 of