Abstract
The provisions of this final rule will remove the Federal barrier related to the requirement for a physician to order influenza and pneumococcal immunizations in Medicare and Medicaid participating hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. This final rule will affect vaccine-preventable diseases and will help improve adult vaccination coverage rates. It will facilitate the delivery of appropriate vaccinations in a timely manner, increase the levels of vaccination coverage, and decrease the morbidity and mortality rate of influenza and pneumococcal diseases.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Health Expenditures / legislation & jurisprudence
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Health Facilities / economics
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Health Facilities / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Home Care Agencies / economics
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Home Care Agencies / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Humans
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Immunization / economics
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Immunization / legislation & jurisprudence
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Influenza Vaccines* / economics
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Legislation, Medical
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Medicaid / economics
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Medicaid / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Medicare / economics
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Medicare / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Pneumococcal Vaccines* / economics
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United States
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Vaccination / economics
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Vaccination / legislation & jurisprudence*
Substances
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Influenza Vaccines
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Pneumococcal Vaccines