Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine.

Date Reviewed: November 19, 2017
Do Not Support: Uncertain Validity
    Group/Practice Health Plan Individual Clinician Integrated Delivery System

Measure Info

MIPS 111 NQF 0043 CMS 111 NQF Endorsement Removed
Measure Type
Process
Measure Steward
National Committee for Quality Assurance
Clinical Topic Area
Prevention and Wellness
Vaccination
Care Setting
Home Care
Inpatient
Outpatient
Post-Acute Care
Data Source
Claims
Electronic Health Records
Registry

ACP does not support QPP measure 111: “Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults.” While this measure represents an important clinical concept, implementation could promote treatment overuse if patients seek medical care from multiple providers and/or have poor medical record continuity. In addition, the developer should update the numerator specifications to align with current clinical recommendations on pneumococcal vaccination.