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November 17, 2015AVAC Responds to CMS Information Request on Adult Immunization Measures for New Merit Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for Physicians Under Medicare
To Whom It May Concern: As participants in the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on this RFI on the development of Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models. AVAC consists of more than 40 organizational leaders in health and public health that are committed to tackling the […]
Letters to Administration Quality Measures
October 14, 2015AVAC Commends CMS Efforts to Improve Patient Education and Access to Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations in Long-Term Care Facilities
As members of in the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the CMS proposed rule reforming the requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities. AVAC consists of more than 35 organizational leaders in health and public health that are committed to tackling the range of barriers to adult immunization and to […]
Letters to Administration Quality Measures
September 18, 2015AVAC Encourages CMS to Expand Upon Existing Adult Immunization Quality Measures in Physician Quality Reporting System Payment
As participants in the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the fiscal year 2016 CMS Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B Proposed Rule. AVAC consists of more than 35 organizational leaders in health and public health that are committed to tackling the range of barriers to […]
Letters to Administration Quality Measures
September 4, 2015AVAC Comment Letter Encourages CMS to Move Forward with Adult Immunization Quality Measures Under New Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model (HHVBP)
As participants in the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the CY 2016 CMS Home Health Payment Proposed Rule. AVAC consists of more than 35 organizational leaders in health and public health that are committed to tackling the range of barriers to adult immunization and to raising awareness of […]
Letters to Administration Quality Measures
August 31, 2015AVAC Urges CMS to Include Adult Immunization Quality Measures in Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule
As participants in the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the fiscal year 2016 CMS Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment Proposed Rule (OPPS). AVAC consists of more than 35 organizational leaders in health and public health that are committed to tackling the range of barriers to adult immunization and to […]
Letters to Administration Quality Measures
June 16, 2015AVAC Expresses Strong Concerns Over Changes in 2016 Medicare Program Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
AVAC concerned with CMS proposed rule that would move away from reporting pneumococcal immunization in inpatient settings
Letters to Administration Quality Measures
June 15, 2015AVAC Supports CMS Changes to the Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
AVAC supports CMS proposed modifications to immunization reporting through the Medicare and Medicaid Meaningful Use EHR Incentive program
Letters to Administration Vaccine Infrastructure
May 29, 2015AVAC Emphasizes Important of Immunization Information Systems as CMS Considers the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Proposed Rule
AVAC comment letter in support of advancements in data exchange and increase interoperability of immunization records through the CMS to Stage 3 Meaningful Use proposed rule
Letters to Administration Vaccine Infrastructure
May 29, 2015AVAC Commends ONC for Working to Improve Immunization Information Systems
AVAC commends HHS Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) efforts to enhance value and minimize burden of immunization information system reporting for providers and public health community through Health IT proposed rule
Letters to Administration Quality Measures
March 23, 2015AVAC Offers Comments on HHS’s National Adult Immunization Plan (NAIP)
AVAC comments on goals of draft HHS National Adult Immunization Plan
Letters to Administration Quality Measures