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0729: Optimal Diabetes Care
Below is the most recently endorsed version of the measure specifications:
Measure Description:
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age who had a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes and whose diabetes was optimally managed during the measurement period as defined by achieving ALL of the following:
• HbA1c less than 8.0 mg/dL
• Blood Pressure less than 140/90 mmHg
• On a statin medication, unless allowed contraindications or exceptions are present
• Non-tobacco user
• Patient with ischemic vascular disease is on daily aspirin or anti-platelets, unless allowed contraindications or exceptions are present

Please note that while the all-or-none composite measure is considered to be the gold standard, reflecting best patient outcomes, the individual components may be measured as well. This is particularly helpful in quality improvement efforts to better understand where opportunities exist in moving the patients toward achieving all of the desired outcomes. Please refer to the additional numerator logic provided for each component.
Numerator Statement:
The number of patients in the denominator whose diabetes was optimally managed during the measurement period as defined by achieving ALL of the following:
• The most recent HbA1c in the measurement period has a value less than 8.0 mg/dL
• The most recent Blood Pressure in the measurement period has a systolic value of less than 140 mmHg AND a diastolic value of less than 90 mmHg
• On a statin medication, unless allowed contraindications or exceptions are present
• Patient is not a tobacco user
• Patient with ischemic vascular disease (Ischemic Vascular Disease Value Set) is on daily aspirin or anti-platelets, unless allowed contraindications or exceptions are present
Denominator Statement:
Patients ages 18 to 75 with a diagnosis of diabetes (Diabetes Value Set) with any contact during the current or prior measurement period OR had diabetes (Diabetes Value Set) present on an active problem list at any time during the measurement period. Both contacts AND problem list must be queried for diagnosis (Diabetes Value Set). AND patient has at least one established patient office or telehealth visit (Established Pt Diabetes & Vasc Value Set) performed or supervised by an eligible provider in an eligible specialty for any reason during the measurement period.
Exclusions:
Valid allowable exclusions include patients who were a permanent resident of a nursing home, pregnant, died or were in hospice or palliative care during the measurement year.
Risk Adjustment:
Statistical risk model
Classification:
Measure Type:
Composite
Measure Format:
measure
Condition:
Endocrine, Endocrine: Diabetes, Endocrine: Diabetes
Non-Condition Specific:
Person-and Family-Centered Care: Person-and Family-Centered Care
Care Setting:
Outpatient Services
National Quality Strategy Priorities:
Effective Communication and Care Coordination
Current Use:
Payment Program, Public Reporting, Regulatory and Accreditation Programs
Planned Use:
Public reporting, Regulatory and Accreditation Program
Data Source:
Electronic Health Records, Electronic Health Records, Paper Medical Records
Level of Analysis:
Clinician: Group/Practice
Target Population:
Adults (Age >= 18), Populations at Risk: Populations at Risk
Measure Selection Attributes (Learn more):
Outcome-Focused, Highest Opportunity for Improvement, Highly Prevalent Conditions
Measure Steward Contact Information:
For additional measure specification information, please contact the Measure Steward.
Measure Steward Organization:
MN Community Measurement
Primary Measure Steward Contact:


Measure Disclaimer:
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Status
Most Recent Activity:
Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring 2022
Initial Endorsement:
Mar 28, 2011
Last Endorsement Date:
Dec 12, 2022
Next Planned Maintenance Review:

Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring 2026

Corresponding Measures:
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