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Parents' perception that child's treatment was provided in a timely manner

Characteristics
ACCESSIBLE

Component
Timely

Measure Concept
Timely access for routine/preventive care

Descriptions
Percentage of parents/caregivers who felt that their child received the care they needed in a timely manner (for commercial and Medicaid) Numerator: Number of parents/caregivers who felt that their child received the care they needed in a timely manner (for commercial and Medicaid) Denominator: Number of parents/caregivers responding to this survey item

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure

Data Source
Survey

Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward

Stage of Development/Use
DQA/NQF Scans (2012): Delta Dental’s 1998 report card on its HMO and FFS providers

Measure Endorsement