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Spirometry

Description:

Our spirometry measure uses claims data to determine the percentage of Asthma and COPD patients aged 5 and older with at least one spirometry test in the measurement year or the year prior. A higher proportion indicates better performance as reflected by appropriate guideline-based care.

Population Specifics:

  • Asthma patients, regardless of severity, aged 5 years and older who are identified as having asthma, regardless of severity.
  • COPD patients aged 40 years and older who are identified as having COPD.

Numerator/Denomenator:

  • Numerator: All patients aged 5 years and older with COPD or Asthma that have at least one claim for spirometry in the measurement year or the year prior.
  • Denominator: All patients aged 5 years and older with COPD or Asthma in the measurement year.

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Support for the INHALE CQI is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships program. BCBSM’s Value Partnerships program provides clinical and executive support for all CQI programs. 

Although Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the INHALE CQI work in partnership, the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by INHALE CQI do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of BCBSM or any of its employees.