Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter or up to 14 days prior to the date of the encounter using an age-appropriate standardised depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of or up to two days after the date of the qualifying encounter

Patients screened for depression on the date of the encounter or up to 14 days prior to the date of the encounter using an age-appropriate standardised tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of or up to two days after the date of the qualifying encounter

All patients aged 12 years and older at the beginning of the measurement period with at least one qualifying encounter during the measurement period.

Patients who have ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder at any time prior to the qualifying encounter. Patient refuses to participate in or complete the depression screening. Documentation of medical reason for not screening patient for depression (e.g., cognitive, functional, or motivational limitations that may impact accuracy of results; patient is in an urgent or emergent situation where time is of the essence and to delay treatment would jeopardise the patient's health status)

None

None

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System traditional reporting

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

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