MCAS Measure ADD – Follow Up Care for Children Prescribed ADHD Medication
| Date: | January 26, 2022 |
| To: | Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Providers (PCP) and Behavioral Health Care Providers |
| Provider Alert Type: | Informational/Educational |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Quality Management Department |
| Subject: | MCAS Measure ADD– Follow Up Care for Children Prescribed ADHD Medication |
| Business: | Medi-Cal |
Please review the MCAS Measure ADD – Follow-Up Care for Children Prescribed
ADHD Medication below:
Measure Definition
Patients 6-12 years of age, newly prescribed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) medication or a change in dosage for the same medication who had at least three
follow-up care visits within a 10-month period, one of which was within 30 days of when
the first ADHD medication was dispensed.
Measure Best Practices
- No medication refills until initial follow-up visit is complete
- Conduct initial follow-up visit 2-3 weeks after member starts medication therapy
- Schedule additional 2 visits within 9 months of medication at the time of initial
follow-up visit - If member cancels an appointment, reschedule right away
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