BPD: Blood Pressure Control for Patients With Diabetes
Percentage with most recent BP <140/90 mmHg during measurement year.
Measure description
Percentage with most recent BP <140/90 mmHg during measurement year.
Eligible population
Members with DM
Performance drivers
DM + HTN comorbidity drives complications.
Documentation & PA strategy
Document home BP log, in-office BP technique, antihypertensive titration plan.
Why HEDIS matters for prior authorization
Health plans align prior authorization criteria with HEDIS measures: documenting your patient meets the HEDIS definition often streamlines or eliminates PA hurdles. For Medicare Advantage in particular, plans are heavily incentivized via Star Ratings to push members and providers toward measure compliance, which translates into faster approvals for measure-aligned services.
Frequently asked questions
What does HEDIS measure BPD measure?
Percentage with most recent BP <140/90 mmHg during measurement year.
What drives performance on this measure?
DM + HTN comorbidity drives complications.
How should clinicians document for this measure?
Document home BP log, in-office BP technique, antihypertensive titration plan.
What is the eligible population?
Members with DM
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