New tip sheet available for the Behavioral Health HEDIS measure: Follow-Up Care for Children Prescribed ADHD Medication (ADD)

Nov. 2022Important Notices
The ADD HEDIS® measure outlines the importance for members 6 to 12 years old who are newly prescribed a medication for ADHD to receive, at minimum, three appointments—an initial appointment with the prescriber and subsequent appointments with the treatment team, including behavioral health treatment providers—within 10 months of starting the new medication. The tip sheet defines the HEDIS measure and offers providers tips to ensure continuity of care for their patients who are prescribed medications for ADHD for the first time. Learn more about the ADD HEDIS measure.

HEDIS®
The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is a registered trademark of NCQA.

Recent Announcements

Bridging Smiles and Systems: Collaborative Care for Children with Chronic Conditions

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited and CEU-accredited webinar on May 13 from noon to 1p.m., that will explore the critical connection between oral health and pediatric chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, congenital heart disease, and ADHD.
Feb. 2026Education/Webinars

February 2026 UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices formulary update

Pulmicort Flexhaler has a new distributor, Rubicon Holding. National Drug Codes (NDCs) for Pulmicort Flexhaler from Rubicon Holding are not included in the Medicaid Drug Rebate program and are not covered under the Medicaid Prescription Drug Program. Pulmicort Flexhaler NDCs from the previous manufacturer, H2 Pharma, have been discontinued but may be billed/dispensed until supplies are exhausted.
Feb. 2026Pharmacy Updates

CME Webinar: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s ‘Talk Saves Lives’ Program

Please join us on Tuesday, April 28, from noon to 1 p.m. for “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention.” This live, CME-accredited webinar is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s flagship suicide prevention education program. It covers the scope of this leading cause of death, warning signs and risk factors for suicide, and strategies to prevent it.
Feb. 2026Education/Webinars