Well-Child Visits in the 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th and 6^th Years of Life

This measure describes the percentage of members who were three, four, five, or six years old during the measurement year, who were continuously enrolled in the plan during 2005, and who received one or more well-child visit(s) with a primary care provider during the year.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends annual well-child visits for two to six year olds. Benefits of this measure include detection of potential vision, speech, or other conditions to prevent or reduce learning problems.

Note: LA Care Health Plan is a new plan participating in the Healthy Families Program and data is not available.
*Universal Care is no longer participating in the Healthy Families Program.

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