1
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Use of ACE inhibitors, blood pressure and cholesterol-reducing drugs (ABCs); each fall short of guideline targets by at least 30%
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All prevalent cases of persons with diabetes, aged ≥ 65 years
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280,000
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% of target patients receiving an ACE inhibitor, % receiving 2 or more antihypertensive, and % receiving lipid-lowering drug
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2
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Retinopathy screening in incident Type 2 DM; 50% below guideline-recommended levels
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All incident cases of persons with diabetes, aged >30 years
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100,000
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% of target patients receiving complete eye exam from optometrist or ophthalmologist
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3
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Use of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) as initial therapy in uncomplicated hypertension; ~40% below guideline-recommended levels
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All patients ≥ 65 years, newly initiated on antihypertensive therapy
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30,000
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% of target patients receiving a diuretic
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