Adequacy of Provider Network for Primary Care Dentists
Characteristics
ACCESSIBLE
Component
Adequate provider network [SYSTEM-LEVEL ONLY]
Measure Concept
Dentist availability/workforce supply (e.g., dentist-to-population ratios, travel time and distance, ease of finding a dentist)
[SYSTEM-LEVEL ONLY]
Descriptions
Percentage/number of general dentists and pediatric dentists given plan enrollment (total and pediatric population)
Numerator: 1) Number of general dentists & pediatric dentists
2) Number of pediatric dentists
Denominator: 1) Number of individuals enrolled in the plan
2) Number of children enrolled in the plan
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children and Adults
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)