NQMC Update Service: June 15, 2015 ► National Committee for Quality Assurance

NQMC Update Service: June 15, 2015



National Committee for Quality Assurance

Measure Summaries

National Committee for Quality Assurance

• Aspirin use and discussion: percentage of members who are currently taking aspirin, including women 56 to 79 years of age with at least two risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD); men 46 to 65 years of age with at least one risk factor for CVD; and men 66 to 79 years of age, regardless of risk factors. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Aspirin use and discussion: percentage of women 56 to 79 years of age and men 46 to 79 years of age who discussed the risks and benefits of using aspirin with a doctor or other health provider. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Flu vaccinations for adults ages 18 to 64: percentage of members 18 to 64 years of age who received an influenza vaccination between July 1 of the measurement year and the date when the CAHPS 5.0H Adult Survey was completed. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Flu vaccinations for adults ages 65 and older: percentage of Medicare members 65 years of age and older who received an influenza vaccination between July 1 of the measurement year and the date when Medicare CAHPS survey was completed. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Medical assistance with smoking and tobacco use cessation: percentage of members 18 years of age and older who were current smokers or tobacco users and who discussed or were provided cessation methods or strategies during the measurement year. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Medical assistance with smoking and tobacco use cessation: percentage of members 18 years of age and older who were current smokers or tobacco users and who discussed or were recommended cessation medications during the measurement year. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Medical assistance with smoking and tobacco use cessation: percentage of members 18 years of age and older who were current smokers or tobacco users who received advice to quit during the measurement year. This updates a previously published measure summary.

• Pneumococcal vaccination status for older adults: percentage of Medicare members 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccination. This updates a previously published measure summary.