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Due to the changes to the HEDIS 2017 Physician Measurement Value Set, we have updated the Together 2 Goal^® campaign’s measurement specifications and value set documents. The 2.0 version of the documents can be found on the Together 2 Goal^® data reporting page. We have also provided a summary of changes to the data specs, which can be viewed as a quick reference guide to the updates.

Specifically, we have updated the Excel value set workbook to include a tab for the new HEDIS value set for identifying patients receiving hospice care and have deleted some diagnosis codes for identifying patients with ischemic vascular disease (IVD). Additionally, we have included a tab with a detailed description of the HEDIS 2017 updates. All this can be found in the 2017 HEDIS Value Sets for Together 2 Goal^® Measures 2.0 Excel workbook, which you can download from our data reporting page.

Version 2.0 of the measurement specifications and values sets should be used starting Q2 2017. The HEDIS value set changes and spec updates are minimal and only apply to optional measure exclusions.

For questions or concerns regarding the data specifications, accompanying value sets, problems submitting data, or issues with the data portal, please contact: DataHelpForT2G@amga.org.

Questions about Together 2 Goal^®? Please reach out to your Regional Liaison or email together2goal@amga.org.