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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Physician
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

This policy provides guidance on HEDIS childhood immunization requirements for 2-year-olds, emphasizing proper documentation of all required vaccines including DTaP, polio, MMR, HiB, hepatitis B, chicken pox, pneumococcal, hepatitis A, rotavirus, and influenza. Documentation must include specific dates and vaccine names, and providers should record flu shots received at external locations in the patient's medical record.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Providers must ensure all childhood immunization documentation includes specific dates and vaccine names rather than generic 'up-to-date' notes. When patients receive flu vaccines at retail locations or clinics, document these in the patient's immunization chart within the medical record. Review documentation practices for 2-year-old patients to ensure compliance with HEDIS reporting requirements.

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