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Quality Measures:
Deconstructing Data Needs
Key: E = exclusion criteria; D = denominator inclusion; N = numerator inclusion; Var = varies
| Procedure or Test |
Age/
Sex |
Den TIme Window |
Num Time Window |
Enc Data |
Dx Data |
Rx Data |
Proc Data |
Test |
Test Result |
| Colorectal Screening |
D |
2 yr |
10 yr |
N |
E |
|
N |
N |
|
| Beta-blocker after MI |
D |
1 yr |
7 d |
D |
D,E |
N |
|
|
|
| HbA1C Control |
D |
1 yr |
1 yr |
|
D,E |
|
|
D,N |
N |
| Eye exam |
D |
1 yr |
1 yr |
D,N |
D |
E |
N,E |
|
E |
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