1. Immunization Activities
41st National Immunization Conference Kansas City, Missouri Julia Lothrop, M.S.
Immunization Activities

2. “You miss 100% of the shots
you don’t take!”
-- Wayne Gretzky

3. Preventive Health
Medicare covers vaccinations for influenza and pneumococcal disease.
Historically, Medicare vaccination benefit has been underutilized.
Closing the “prevention gap”

4. Services to Help You Stay Healthy
“Welcome to Medicare” physical exam
Bone mass measurement
Cardiovascular screening
Colorectal cancer screening
Diabetes screening, services, and supplies
Glaucoma screening
Pap test and pelvic exam with clinical breast exam
Prostate cancer screening
Screening mammogram
Smoking cessation counseling
Vaccinations (shots)

5. Welcome to Medicare Physical Exam
Initial preventive physical exam within first 6 months you have Part B
Education, counseling, and referral for other preventive services
In Original Medicare beneficiary pays 20% after Part B deductible

6. Grassroots Outreach
Build upon relationships established through Part D enrollment efforts

8. Personalized support
MyMedicare.gov

10. Other CMS Efforts Toward Increasing Immunizations
Quick Reference Chart for Immunization
Physician Visit Reimbursement

11. Other CMS Efforts Toward Increasing Immunizations
Nursing Home Conditions of Participation

12. Quality Improvement Organizations
In every state and territory
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Physician Offices
Home Health Agencies

13. Other CMS Efforts Toward Increasing Immunizations
Regional Outreach
Television/Radio Programs & PSAs
Medicare Enrollment Events
Coalitions & Partners
Medicare Card Holders & Immunization Records
Advertising with ethnic media
Poster distribution
Technical Assistance

14. Thank you!