HEDIS - Key Terms

　

Key Terms to Know

–Denominator = eligible members of the population

–Numerator = members that met the criteria of a measure •Example: 100 members of which 20 met criteria = 20/100 = 20%

–Anchor date = the specific date the member is required to be enrolled to be eligible for the measure

–Provider specialty = certain measures must be provided by a specific provider specialty