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For use with CEHRT certified to the 2014 edition.
Measure Description
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
| Measure ID | Objective | Required for Base Score? | Percentage of Performance Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI_TRANS_MR_1 | Medication Reconciliation | No | Up to 10% |
Reporting Requirements
Numerator
The number of transitions of care or referrals in the denominator where medication reconciliation was performed.
Denominator
The number of transitions of care or referrals during the performance period for which the MIPS eligible clinician was the recipient of the transition or referral or has never before encountered the patient.
Definition of Terms & Additional Information
Medication Reconciliation – The process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications that the patient is taking, including name, dosage, frequency, and route, by comparing the medical record to an external list of medications obtained from a patient, hospital or other provider.
Transition of Care – The movement of a patient from one setting of care (for example, a hospital, ambulatory primary care practice, ambulatory specialty care practice, long-term care, home health, rehabilitation facility) to another.
Referral – Cases where one provider refers a patient to another, but the referring provider maintains his or her care of the patient as well.
Denominator for Transitions of Care and Referrals – The denominator includes transitions of care and referrals.