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Best Practices for HEDIS measures related to mental health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has published best practices guidance for Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures specifically related to mental health services. This policy provides performance improvement tools and quality assessment measures for behavioral health care delivery.
Action Required
Review HEDIS mental health performance measures and assess current behavioral health documentation and billing practices to ensure alignment with quality reporting requirements. Clinical and billing staff should familiarize themselves with the HEDIS behavioral health metrics that may impact quality scores and reimbursement.