Quality ID
009
eMeasure ID
CMS128v7
NQF
0105
High Priority Measure
No
Specifications
EHR
Measure Type
Process
EHR Link
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)