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Use antibiotic stewardship to improve antibiotic prescribing in pharyngitis and respiratory issues
UPMC Health Plan·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider Announcement
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
UPM Health Plan is promoting antibiotic stewardship to reduce overprescribing for conditions like pharyngitis, upper respiratory infections, and bronchitis. Providers should follow HEDIS quality measures and evidence-based guidelines when prescribing antibiotics.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should review CDC antibiotic stewardship guidelines and ensure prescribing practices align with HEDIS measures CWP (pharyngitis testing), URI (upper respiratory treatment), and AAB (bronchitis antibiotic avoidance). Clinical staff should update protocols to follow evidence-based guidelines for antibiotic prescribing and consider completing CDC online training modules.