| HEDIS*
(a registered trademark) measure of osteoporosis management in women
aged 67 and older who had a fracture, Medicare plans, 2003** (pie
chart): Did not receive bone mineral density test or prescription,
82.0%; Received bone mineral density test or prescription, 18.0%.
Source: National Committee for Quality Assurance. The State of Health Care Quality 2004. Washington, DC: NCQA, 2004. *Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a registered trademark of NCQA. **The HEDIS osteoporosis management in women who had a fracture measure estimates the percentage of women 67 years of age and older who suffered a fracture, and who had either a bone mineral density test or a prescription for a drug to treat or prevent osteoporosis in the 6 months after the date of fracture. This measure was reported for the first time in 2004, and only applies to Medicare plans.
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