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THSteps Checkups after Enrollment

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework

Component
Not applicable

Measure Concept
Oral evaluation/ examination

Descriptions
Percent of new members (1 year - 20 years) receiving at least one THSteps Dental Checkup within 90 days of enrollment Note: New members will be excluded from the eligible population if they had a qualifying check-up in the past 6 months while enrolled with a different plan.

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure
Program/Plan

Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data

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

Developer/Steward

Stage of Development/Use
Reported in Texas Medicaid Pay 4 Quality Program and Dental Quality Performance Indicator Dashboard

Measure Endorsement