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CMS-69 Adult BMI new logic suggestion - see EKI-13

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      Thank you for your suggestion regarding CMS69v10: Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan. We convene a measure expert work group (EWG) annually to review evidence for potential changes to the measure. We will consider this suggestion during the next eCQM Annual Update cycle.

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      Thank you for your suggestion regarding CMS69v10: Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan. We convene a measure expert work group (EWG) annually to review evidence for potential changes to the measure. We will consider this suggestion during the next eCQM Annual Update cycle.
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      The measure as written does not reflect whether a patient has received quality care because of the timing issues described in reportable issue EKI-13. This has negatively impacted performance and utility at Riverside University Health System and Social Action Community Health System.
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      The measure as written does not reflect whether a patient has received quality care because of the timing issues described in reportable issue EKI-13 . This has negatively impacted performance and utility at Riverside University Health System and Social Action Community Health System.

      I am unable to comment directly on EKI-13 but the respective Quality Directors of RUHS and SACH, Drs. Shunling Tsang and Kevin Shannon suggest the following simplified logic to clearly indicate whether a patient is receiving quality care:

      They recommend a patient should numerator compliant if

      1. The most recent BMI is documented in the measurement period AND
      2. If the most recent BMI is abnormal, a recommended follow-up is documented during the measurement period. 

      (FYI The reason for follow up should be inferred from the BMI value - no additional documentation should be required)

      I am unable to comment directly on EKI-13 but the respective Quality Directors of RUHS and SACH, Drs. Shunling Tsang and Kevin Shannon suggest the following simplified logic to clearly indicate whether a patient is receiving quality care:

      They recommend a patient should numerator compliant if

      The most recent BMI is documented in the measurement period AND
      If the most recent BMI is abnormal, a recommended follow-up is documented during the measurement period. 

      (FYI The reason for follow up should be inferred from the BMI value - no additional documentation should be required)

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