The staying healthy: screenings, tests and vaccines data comes from two sources: A survey of Medicare health plan enrollees (the Health Outcomes Survey). Clinical quality data collected from Medicare health plans. The results have been independently validated.
Additional data source information for each sub-category is outlined below.
Breast Cancer Screening
Percent of female plan members aged 52-74 who had a mammogram during the past 2 years.
Data Source:
This information is from clinical quality data collected from Medicare health plans. The results have been independently validated.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percent of plan members aged 50-75 who had appropriate screening for colon cancer.
Data Source:
This information is from clinical quality data collected from Medicare health plans. The results have been independently validated.
Annual Flu Vaccine
Percent of plan members who got a vaccine (flu shot) prior to flu season.
Data Source:
This information is from a survey conducted with Medicare Health Plan enrollees.
Improving or Maintaining Physical Health
Percent of all plan members whose physical health was the same or better than expected after two years.
Data Source:
This information is from the Health Outcomes Survey conducted with Medicare Health Plan enrollees.
Improving or Maintaining Mental Health
Percent of all plan members whose mental health was the same or better than expected after two years.
Data Source:
This information is from the Health Outcomes Survey conducted with Medicare Health Plan enrollees.
Monitoring Physical Activity
Percent of senior plan members who discussed exercise with their doctor and were advised to start, increase or maintain their physical activity during the year.
Data Source:
This information is from the Health Outcomes Survey conducted with Medicare Health Plan enrollees.
Checking to See if Members Are at a Healthy Weight
Adult BMI assessment.
Percent of plan members with an outpatient visit who had their "Body Mass Index" (BMI) calculated from their height and weight and recorded in their medical records.
Data Source:
This information is from clinical quality data collected from Medicare health plans. The results have been independently validated.