| Valid Data Submission Method(s) | Measure Type | High Priority Measure? | NQS Domain | Specialty Measure Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHR | Process | No | Effective Clinical Care | Internal Medicine, Mental/Behavioral Health, General Practice/Family Medicine |
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. a. Percentage of patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 84 days (12 weeks). b. Percentage of patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 180 days (6 months).