Quality Improvement

Appointment Accessibility and Monitoring Access

CCHP must ensure that the following standards for appointment accessibility are met. The standards are measured from the date of presentation or request, whichever occurs first. The following links will further explain the requirements that were set forth by the state.

• Access Standards - Primary Care Providers
• Access Standards - Specialty Care Providers

HEDIS

The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is one of health care’s most widely used performance improvement tools.

Review our HEDIS guide for information on Data Collection, Hybrid Measures, Measure Details and Billing Codes.

Helpful Resources

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Texas Health Steps Provider Information Includes Periodicity Schedule and Anticipatory Guidance Information
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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