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Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment in Adults With Acute Bronchitis (AAB)

CBE ID
0058
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of episodes for members ages 3 months and older with a diagnosis of acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis that did not result in an antibiotic dispensing event.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          The number of dispensed antibiotic medications following an episode of acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis. The measure is reported as an inverted rate (i.e., 1 – numerator/denominator) to reflect the proportion of episodes during which an antibiotic was not dispensed (a higher rate is better).

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Episodes for members age 3 months and older with a diagnosis of acute bronchitis or bronchiolitis during the intake period.

        • Exclusions

          As listed in the denominator details, the final denominator population does not include episodes with a history of select comorbid conditions, history of antibiotic use, or presence of a competing diagnosis

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall Cycle 2020
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
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