Developing a quality measure to assess use of antibiotic medications for respiratory conditions

Abstract Objective: Antibiotics are essential medications for treating life-threatening infections. However, incorrect prescribing can lead to adverse events and contribute to antibiotic resistance. We sought to develop a utilization quality measure that could be used by health insurance plans to...

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Main Authors: Brandi L. Melville, Taylor Musser, Ezra Fishman, Danielle Rainis, Sepheen C. Byron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X2200328X/type/journal_article