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New HEDIS tip sheet for DSF-E
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care·Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine +2 more·Provider Newsletter
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Point32Health has released a new HEDIS tip sheet for the Depression Screening and Follow-Up for Adolescents and Adults (DSF-E) measure, which will be added to CMS Star Ratings in 2029. The tip sheet provides guidance on eligible screening instruments, follow-up criteria, and best practices for depression screening documentation to optimize HEDIS performance rates.
Action Required
Providers should access the new DSF-E HEDIS tip sheet on the Point32Health provider website to review eligible depression screening instruments, follow-up criteria, and documentation requirements. Clinical staff should implement recommended best practices for depression screening of patients 12+ years (18+ for Medicare) and ensure proper follow-up care documentation to improve HEDIS performance rates for the 2027 measurement year.