CMS Previews Medicaid Core Set Of Health Home Quality Measures
On January 15, 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) issued a letter to state Medicaid directors providing information on CMS’ recommended core set of health care quality measures for use in assessing health home service delivery to complex consumers. There are eight recommended measures focused on measurement of overall health and mental health services. These measures will be mandatory when the final rule is enacted. CMS Recommended Health Home Quality MeasuresMeasure Title Measure DescriptionNQF Number Alignment with Other CMS Programs 1. Adult Body Mass Index (BMI) Assessment Percentage of members 18-74 years of age who had an . . .
