According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 20 percent of the children in the U.S. have seen more than one provider by two years of age. Accurately assessing immunization needs is difficult when records are scattered and the available immunization history is incomplete. In addition to missing opportunities for immunization, one in five U.S. children receives at least one unnecessary dose of vaccine by two years of age, wasting an astounding $26.5 million in vaccine costs each year. |
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The Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS) is an important part of a larger strategy designed to support immunization of Colorado residents, ensure the prevention of vaccine-preventable disease, and reduce health care costs to individuals and the State.
Why should your practice participate in CIIS?
To provide quality patient care
- CIIS displays recommended immunizations at each visit based on current ACIP standards
- CIIS allows for capture of immunizations based on a catch-up schedule as well as immunizations recommended for travel
- CIIS highlights previously reported reactions and contraindications
- CIIS provides a way to identify and recall individuals who are overdue for immunizations
- CIIS can immediately identify patients for vaccine manufacturer recalls
To save time
- Retrieve immunizations entered by other offices for your new patients
- Print official immunization forms for school, child care and camp entry requirements without pulling charts
- Track vaccine usage and manage inventory
- Record all data required by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
- Complete required benchmarking reports if enrolled in the Vaccines for Children program through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
To ensure more complete immunization records
- CIIS combines the immunization record from multiple providers into a single record for each individual
- Immunization information supplied by individuals can be easily added to the record in CIIS
To save money and reduce wastage
- Some malpractice insurers offer discounts on premiums to providers participating in CIIS
- Minimize over-immunization and the costs associated with delivering an unnecessary vaccine
- Identify missed billing opportunities by comparing billing records with CIIS records
Interested in participating in CIIS? Contact us today!