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.