Is the previous calendar year considered as the standard measurement year for HEDIS data?

In the context of HEDIS measures, the standard measurement year is indeed typically defined as the previous calendar year. This means that when health plans and providers report on HEDIS metrics, they are generally using data from the full calendar year that occurred just prior to the reporting year.

This practice facilitates a standardized approach for comparing healthcare performance across different organizations and years, as all entities are analyzing their data from the same time frame. By using the previous calendar year, it allows for a clearer understanding of trends and performance improvements or declines, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions based on consistent annual data.

Furthermore, while there may be specific measures that could occasionally use different measurement periods or allow for variations in timelines, the general rule across HEDIS metrics remains that the previous calendar year serves as the standard timeframe for data collection and analysis.