Which HEDIS measure assesses the percentage of patients who receive preventive care services?

The measure that assesses the percentage of patients who receive preventive care services falls under the category of Effectiveness of Care measures. This category focuses on evaluating how well healthcare services achieve desired outcomes, especially in terms of preventive care interventions. Preventive services, such as vaccinations, screenings, and counseling, are essential for maintaining health and preventing diseases. By measuring the percentage of patients receiving these services, HEDIS aims to ensure that healthcare providers are effectively promoting patient health and addressing health risks before they escalate.

Access to Care measures primarily examine patients' ability to obtain needed services, rather than the specific care delivered. Utilization measures look at how frequently services are used but do not directly address the effectiveness or appropriateness of the preventive services provided. Resource Use measures focus on the efficiency of healthcare delivery and overall costs rather than the effectiveness of the care being provided. In this context, Effectiveness of Care measures are the most appropriate for assessing preventive care services.