Comprehensive Diabetes Care: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Testing
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received an HbA1c test during the measurement year.
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2015
Support
Health Plan
Measure Info
NQF 0057NQF EndorsedCQMC Core Measure
Measure Type:
Process
Measure Steward:
National Committee for Quality Assurance
Clinical Topic Area:
Diabetes
Care Setting:
Outpatient
Data Source:
Claims
Electronic Health Data
Paper Medical Records
ACP supports this measure because it aligns with recommendations on diabetes management by the American Diabetes Association.