Asthma Medication Ratio (AMR)

HEDIS Measure

Asthma Medication Ratio (AMR)

Line of business: Commercial Medicaid

Data Collection Method: Administrative (Claims)

Measure Description

The percentage of members 5–64 years of age who were identified as having persistent asthma and had a ratio of controller medications to total asthma medications of 0.50 or greater during the measurement year.

Numerator Compliance

The number of members who have a medication ratio of 0.50 or greater during the measurement year.

Follow the steps below to calculate the ratio.

• Step 1 - Count the units of asthma controller medications dispensed during the measurement year.
• Step 2 - Count the units of asthma reliever medications dispensed during the measurement year.
• Step 3 - Sum the units calculated in step 1 and step 2 to determine units of total asthma medications.
• Step 4 - Calculate the ratio of controller medications to total asthma medications using the following formula. Round (using the .5 rule) to the nearest whole number.
• Units of Controller Medications (step 1) divided by
• Units of Total Asthma Medications (step 3)
• Step 5 - Compliant members who have a ratio of 0.50 or greater in step 4.

Best Practices

• Develop an Asthma Action Plan
• Educate members on the importance of adhering to medications and reducing asthma triggers
• Advise members to incorporate inhalers into their daily routine
• Reach out to members to schedule follow-up visits for the condition

Asthma Controller Medications

Asthma Reliever Medication