HEDIS Measures forTreatment of Depression

Date: 04/10/18

HEDIS measures for treatment of depression

• Depression Screening and Follow-Up for Adolescents and Adults: Measures the percentage of members ages 12 and older who were screened for clinical depression using a standardized tool and, if screened positive, who received follow-up care within 30 days.*
• Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults: Measures the percentage of members ages 12 and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who had an outpatient encounter with a PHQ-9 score present in their record in the same assessment period as the encounter.*
• Depression Remission or Response for Adolescents and Adults: Measures the percentage of members ages 12 and older with a diagnosis of depression and an elevated PHQ-9 score who had evidence of response or remission within four to eight months of the elevated score. *
• Follow-Up After a Mental Health Admittance: Assesses adults and children 6 and older who were hospitalized for treatment of selected mental health disorders and had an outpatient visit, an intensive outpatient encounter or a partial hospitalization with a mental health practitioner. The measure identifies the percentage of members who received follow-up care within seven days of discharge and within 30 days of discharge.
• Antidepressant Medication Management: Assesses adults 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of major depression who were newly treated with antidepressant medication and remained on their medications during the acute phase of treatment (12 weeks) and the continuation phase (six months).

 

*This measure is new for 2018.