Quality ID 009
eMeasure ID CMS128v7
NQF 0105
High Priority Measure No
Specifications EHR
Measure Type Process
EHR Link EHR
Specialty Family Medicine Internal Medicine Mental/Behavioral Health
Measure description
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were treated with antidepressant medication, had a diagnosis of major depression, and who remained on an antidepressant medication treatment. Two rates are reported:
- Percentage of patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 84 days (12 weeks)
- Percentage of patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 180 days (6 months)