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Home Clinical Information Performance Measures Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

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 111NQF 0043CMS 111NQF 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.

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