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  1. New Data Aids the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

    Published 11.30.2023
    ncqa.org/blog/new-data-aids-the-fight-against-antibiotic-resistance/

    We’ve updated our Responsible Stewards of Antibiotic Use program by adding 2 years of health plan data. That makes the program even more valuable and…

  2. Antibiotic Utilization for Respiratory Conditions (AXR) 

    Last modified 08.08.2025
    ncqa.org/report-cards/health-plans/state-of-health-care-quality-report/antibiotic-utilization-for-respiratory-conditions-axr/

    The percentage of episodes for persons 3 months of age and older with a diagnosis of a respiratory condition that resulted in an antibiotic dispensing…

  3. Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment for Acute Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis (AAB)

    Last modified 08.01.2025
    ncqa.org/report-cards/health-plans/state-of-health-care-quality-report/avoidance-of-antibiotic-treatment-for-acute-bronchitis-bronchiolitis-aab/

    The percentage of episodes for persons 3 months of age and older with a diagnosis of acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis that did not result in an antibiotic…

  4. Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

    Last modified 08.01.2025
    ncqa.org/report-cards/health-plans/state-of-health-care-quality-report/appropriate-treatment-for-upper-respiratory-infection-uri/

    The percentage of episodes for persons 3 months of age and older with a diagnosis of upper respiratory infection (URI) that did not result in…

  5. Appropriate Testing for Pharyngitis (CWP)

    Last modified 08.01.2025
    ncqa.org/report-cards/health-plans/state-of-health-care-quality-report/appropriate-testing-for-pharyngitis-cwp/

    The percentage of episodes for persons 3 years and older where the person was diagnosed with pharyngitis, dispensed an antibiotic and received a group A…

  6. Results and Research

    Last modified 03.13.2025
    ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/

    NCQA's results include our Health Plan Ratings, Quality Compass® and State of Health Care Quality Report. NCQA conducts independent research and studies on behalf of organizations,…

  7. New NCQA Website Highlights Responsible Antibiotic Use

    Published 10.03.2022
    ncqa.org/blog/new-ncqa-website-highlights-responsible-antibiotic-use/

    NCQA, with support from the Pew Charitable Trusts, has launched a program highlighting health plans that perform well on three HEDIS® antibiotic use measures. The…

  8. Get Better at Managing Antibiotics: A New Web Guide

    Published 10.18.2022
    ncqa.org/blog/get-better-at-managing-antibiotics-a-new-web-guide/

    A new website adds two key resources in the fight against antibiotic resistance: A How-To Toolkit: Webinars and written summaries outline best practices, emerging trends…

  9. Expanding What We Know About Smart Use of Antibiotics

    Published 02.26.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/expanding-what-we-know-about-smart-use-of-antibiotics/

    Responsible Stewards of Antibiotic Use, our project to spread the word about smart use of antibiotics, has progressed to the second phase.   This milestone matters…

  10. Get Better at Managing Antibiotics

    Published 08.09.2022
    ncqa.org/blog/get-better-at-managing-antibiotics/

    Five free webinars in the next four weeks offer health plans and practices new tools to fight an old problem: antibiotic resistance. The Pew Charitable…

  11. Antibiotic Stewardship: NCQA Launches Program to Highlight High Performers

    Published 11.22.2021
    ncqa.org/blog/antibiotic-stewardship-ncqa-launches-program-to-highlight-high-performers/

    Inappropriate antibiotic use is a long-standing public health issue. According to research from The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) and The Centers for Disease Control and…

  12. NCQA Adds Measure to Responsible Antibiotic Use Program

    Published 12.09.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-adds-measure-to-responsible-antibiotic-use-program/

    NCQA, with support from The Pew Charitable Trusts, has updated the Responsible Stewards of Antibiotic Use Program by adding a measure: Antibiotic Utilization for Respiratory…