Appropriate testing for children with pharyngitis: percentage of children 2 to 18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, dispensed an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode.

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Appropriate testing for children with pharyngitis: percentage of children 2 to 18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, dispensed an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode.

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National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). HEDIS® 2010: Healthcare Effectiveness Data & Information Set. Vol. 1, Narrative. Washington (DC): National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA); 2009 Jul. 90 p.


National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). HEDIS® 2010: Healthcare Effectiveness Data & Information Set. Vol. 2, Technical Specifications. Washington (DC): National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA); 2009 Jul. 417 p.

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Appropriate testing for children with pharyngitis: percentage of children 2 to 18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, dispensed an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode.