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Treatment and Prevention of Caries

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework

Component
Not applicable

Measure Concept
Preventive services, general

Descriptions
Percentage of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months receiving treatment for caries or a caries preventive procedure. Numerator: Number of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months receiving treatment for caries or a caries preventive procedure Denominator: Number of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure
Program/Plan

Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data

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

Developer/Steward

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Reported as part of the Texas State Dashboard at time of 2012 scan. Currently reported.

Measure Endorsement