Provider Alerts

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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 AMM – Antidepressant Medication Management
Business:	Medi-Cal

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Please review the Antidepressant Medication Management (AMM) Measure below:

Measure Definition

Patients 18 years of age or older with a diagnosis of major depression who were treated
with antidepressant medication remained on an antidepressant medication treatment.
Measures is reported two ways:

• Acute Phase – Patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 84 (12 weeks)
• Continuation Phase – Patients who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 180 days (6 months)

Measure Best Practices

• Discuss medication treatment plan with patient including how long it may take before they feel effects of the medication.
• Discuss importance of staying on medication. Make sure they know to call if any problems or side effects before discontinuing medication.
• Schedule follow-up visits at the end of each visit.
• If patient cancels appointment, reschedule right away.

If you have questions, please contact your Provider Services Representative, or call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526).