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23-681m Improve Quality Metrics While Helping Members Manage Asthma
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +2 more·Pharmacy
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net updated asthma management guidelines emphasizing the HEDIS Asthma Medication Ratio (AMR) metric, which measures if patients have a controller-to-total medication ratio of 0.50 or higher. Providers should prioritize patient education on medication adherence, proper inhaler technique, and identifying barriers to treatment compliance.
Action Required
Immediately: Clinical staff should implement HEDIS AMR tracking for asthma patients ages 5-64 to ensure controller medication ratio stays above 0.50. Update patient encounter workflows to include adherence discussions, inhaler technique demonstrations, and barrier assessments. Download Health Net's asthma patient education materials and provider tip sheets from the Provider Library for use during visits.