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Improving HEDIS measures and patient outcomes for Antidepressant Medication Management
Cigna·Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Pharmacy
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Cigna/Evernorth is emphasizing improved adherence to antidepressant medication management for HEDIS quality measures, focusing on ensuring patients stay on antidepressants for at least 12 weeks (acute phase) and 6 months (continuation phase). This is primarily a clinical guidance update to improve patient outcomes and quality scores.
Action Required
Clinical staff should implement patient engagement strategies including appointment reminders, follow-up scheduling, medication compliance education, and addressing patient concerns about antidepressant therapy. Focus on patients 18+ with major depression diagnoses to improve medication adherence rates.