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Support for Mental Health: Prescriptions for children with ADHD

Date: 07/10/19

Below is a summary of HEDIS measurements related to ADHD.

ADHD: Children ages 6 to 12 with newly prescribed ADHD medication should receive at least three follow-up visits within a 10-month period, the first of which should occur within 30 days of when the first ADHD medication was dispensed. During these follow-up visits, physicians will review that:

  • The prescription is being taken appropriately.
  • The patient is not abusing the medication.
  • The patient is not combining medications dangerously. 
  • Side effects are not discouraging regular and proper use of the prescription. 

For questions about HEDIS, please visit our QI Program HEDIS page. HEDIS Guides are found on our website under Manuals, Forms and Resources. You can also visit NCQA.org for additional information regarding HEDIS.