VIRTUAL FORUM An Update From NCQA © : Focusing On HEDIS ® Behavioral Health Measures PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC. Copyright © 2018 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., Rockville, MD December 2017 MRC2.CORP.X.02248 | Follow Us On Twitter: @PsychUCommunity Tune In To PsychU Radio: www.PsychU.org/radio Visit www.PsychU.org/events/virtual-forums to learn more and register today. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | 12pm ET | 9am PT The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) maintains its focus on behavioral health quality measures by continually updating and improving its performance measurement tool known as the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS). During this virtual forum experts from NCQA -- Junqing Liu, PhD, MSW, Research Scientist; Lauren Niles, MPH, Senior Health Care Analyst; and Nora Fritz, BA, Health Care Analyst -- will present a brief background on measure development, performance of current HEDIS behavioral health measures, future work around treatment for substance use disorders and pain management, and identification of gaps in care and challenges related to HEDIS behavioral health measures (e.g. unhealthy alcohol use screening and follow-up, depression screening and followup). Join Us For A Free Virtual Forum Junqing Liu, PhD, MSW Research Scientist, NCQA© Lauren Niles, MPH Senior Health Care Analyst, NCQA© Nora Fritz, BA Health Care Analyst, NCQA©

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VIRTUAL FORUM

An Update From NCQA©: Focusing On HEDIS® Behavioral Health Measures

PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.Copyright © 2018 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., Rockville, MD December 2017 MRC2.CORP.X.02248

| Follow Us On Twitter: @PsychUCommunityTune In To PsychU Radio: www.PsychU.org/radio

Visit www.PsychU.org/events/virtual-forums to learn more and register today.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | 12pm ET | 9am PT

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) maintains its focus on behavioral health quality measures by continually updating and improving its performance measurement tool known as the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS). During this virtual forum experts from NCQA -- Junqing Liu, PhD, MSW, Research Scientist; Lauren Niles, MPH, Senior Health Care Analyst; and Nora Fritz, BA, Health Care Analyst -- will present a brief background on measure development, performance of current HEDIS behavioral health measures, future work around treatment for substance use disorders and pain management, and identification of gaps in care and challenges related to HEDIS behavioral health measures (e.g. unhealthy alcohol use screening and follow-up, depression screening and followup).

Join Us For A Free

Virtual Forum

Junqing Liu, PhD, MSW Research Scientist, NCQA©

Lauren Niles, MPHSenior Health Care Analyst, NCQA©

Nora Fritz, BAHealth Care Analyst, NCQA©