These reports reflect analysis of Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T¬ MSIS) Analytic Files (TAFs) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by Key Analytics and Consulting, LLC. The data in the reports reflect the completeness and quality of data contained within T-MSIS TAFs. Data quality for each measure is assessed using the Data Quality Atlas as well as proprietary methods based on critical data elements required to calculate each measure. Contact dqa@ada.org for questions about the dashboard reports.
Dashboard of DQA Quality Measures
Detailed Measure Specifications and User Guide
All measures are calculated using specifications developed and tested by the Dental Quality Alliance. The measure specifications provide detailed information about how each measure is calculated, and the User Guides provide guidance on various aspects of measure implementation. Measure specifications and the User Guides can be found on the DQA’s Dental Quality Measures page.
Measurement Selection Guide
Please note that data for all selections (e.g., year, stratification category) are not applicable for all measures. The table below indicates which selections are applicable to which measures. If a selection does not apply, a message will appear instructing to make a different selection.