Management of menopause: a new HEDIS measure and an opportunity for health plans.
A new measurement was added to the 2000 Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) in June. The "management of menopause" measure allows health plans an opportunity to better serve a segment of the population that has traditionally been overlooked. The authors describe in detail the new HEDIS measurement criteria and how they represent an opportunity for health plans to better meet the needs of their perimenopausal enrollees.
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