Vermont Medicaid
Vermont Medicaid - Adult Core Set
CDF: Screening for Depression and Follow Up Plan - Age 18+ (ACS-MY)
Current Value
0.1%
Definition
Line
Bar
Notes on Methodology
- This is a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administrative measure.
- The annual reported rate captures activity during the stated measurement year (MY).
Story Behind the Curve
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter or up to 14 days prior to the date of the encounter using an age-appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of or up to two days after the date of the qualifying encounter.