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QPP Measure #IA_AHE_9

Implement Food Insecurity and Nutrition Risk Identification and Treatment Protocols

Create or improve, and then implement, protocols for identifying and providing appropriate support to: a) patients with or at risk for food insecurity, and b) patients with or at risk for poor nutritional status. (Poor nutritional status is sometimes referred to as clinical malnutrition or undernutrition and applies to people who are overweight and underweight.) Actions to implement this improvement activity may include, but are not limited to, the following:• Use Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) or other quality improvement resources and standardized screening tools to assess and improve current food insecurity and nutritional screening and care practices.• Update and use clinical decision support tools within the MIPS eligible clinician’s electronic medical record to align with the new food insecurity and nutrition risk protocols.• Update and apply requirements for staff training on food security and nutrition.• Update and provide resources and referral lists, and/or engage with community partners to facilitate referrals for patients who are identified as at risk for food insecurity or poor nutritional status during screening. Activities must be focused on patients at greatest risk for food insecurity and/or malnutrition—for example patients with low income who live in areas with limited access to affordable fresh food, or who are isolated or have limited mobility.

The following codes apply for this QPP measure:

HCPCS Codes

CodeDescription
G0054Coordinating stroke care to promote prevention and cultivate positive outcomes mips value pathways
G0055Advancing care for heart disease mips value pathways
M0002Optimal care for kidney health mips value pathways
M0005Value in primary care mips value pathway
M1366Focusing on women's health mips value pathway
M1369Quality care in mental health and substance use disorders mips value pathway
M1370Rehabilitative support for musculoskeletal care mips value pathway
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