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UPMC Health Plan·PA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider Announcement
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
UPMC Health Plan is promoting antibiotic stewardship practices for providers, emphasizing adherence to HEDIS quality measures for appropriate antibiotic prescribing and treatment guidelines for pharyngitis, upper respiratory infections, and bronchitis to improve health outcomes and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Action Required
Review HEDIS quality measures CWP (Appropriate Testing for Pharyngitis), URI (Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection), and AAB (Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment for Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis) to ensure compliance. Providers should review CDC antibiotic stewardship guidelines and implement evidence-based prescribing practices for respiratory conditions.