Chlamydia Screening in Women

The percentage of women 16-24 years of age who were identified as sexually active and who had at least one test for chlamydia during the measurement year.

Date Reviewed: November 7, 2015
Support
    Health Plan Integrated Delivery System

Measure Info

NQF 0033 NQF Endorsed
Measure Type
Process
Measure Steward
National Committee for Quality Assurance
Clinical Topic Area
Prevention and Wellness
Care Setting
Outpatient
Data Source
Claims
Electronic Health Records

ACP supports this measure because it aligns with recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and evidence supports screening in primary care as feasible and effective.