The CDC measure is a hybrid HEDIS measure; it requires both administrative claims data and data abstracted during a medical record review. The DVHA completed a medical record review for this measure for the first time in 2014. The diabetes in poor control measure was first produced by VT Medicaid in 2019.

The red dot above is the 50th percentile national benchmark for Medicaid programs. The solid blue dot is Vermont Medicaid's actual value.

For this measure, lower rates are better.

This composite measure, with 7 different elements including this one for HbA1-c poor control, looks at how well Vermont Medicaid cares for the common and serious chronic disease of diabetes. Diabetes is one of the most costly and highly prevalent chronic diseases in the U.S. Many complications, such as amputation, blindness and kidney failure can be prevented if detected and addressed in the early stages.

Vermont Medicaid has developed a care management program, the Vermont Chronic Care Initiative, that helps Medicaid beneficiaries with the most need, including those with diabetes, to better manage their conditions. Please see Partners and Action Plan below for more information.

• Vermont Medicaid beneficiaries
• Medicaid providers and Community Health Teams
• Vermont Department of Health
• Vermont Chronic Care Initiative

Vermont Chronic Care Initiative:

http://dvha.vermont.gov/for-providers/vermont-chronic-care-initiative-vcci

Vermont Department of Health - Diabetes Prevention and Control:

http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/diabetes/diabetes...