Percent of people with persistent asthma who are prescribed medications acceptable as primary therapy for long-term control of asthma (inhaled corticosteroids)
Measure Source
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Health Plan Employer Data Information Set (HEDIS) measure.
Table
1.100 Percent of people with persistent asthma who are prescribed medications acceptable as primary therapy for long-term control of asthma (inhaled corticosteroids), United States, 2001 and 2004.
Data Source
NCQA, HEDIS data.
Denominator
Eligible members of NCQA accredited health plans with persistent asthma.
Numerator
Members with persistent asthma who are prescribed medications deemed acceptable by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute as primary therapy for long-term control of asthma.
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