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
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Health Plan
Measure Info
NQF 0057
NQF Endorsed
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.