Posts Tagged ‘Value-Based Care’
Understanding the Importance of Diabetic Eye Exams
Diabetes patients are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy – an eye disorder that can lead to blindness and vision loss. Diabetic patients must undergo a full eye examination, which includes a retinal exam, once a year.
Read MoreThe Shift to eCQM Reporting – Is Your ACO Prepared?
Post the 2024 performance year, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to transition entirely to digital quality measurement, requiring the reporting of eCQMs for all patients, payers, and health practices.
Read MoreNavigating the Medicare Final Rule 2024: RPM and RTM Insights
The 2024 Final Rule serves as a comprehensive guide, offering insights into the landscape of remote physiologic monitoring, commonly known as remote patient monitoring (RPM). Join us as we unravel the key takeaways that RPM and RTM providers need to navigate these transformative changes effectively.
Read MoreHCC Coding: How It Drives Success in Value-Based Care
An inadequate understanding of HCCs may hinder healthcare providers in their efforts to maximize reimbursements and succeed in value-based care models. Read our blog to learn about how healthcare organizations should go about improving their understanding of HCC coding and optimizing their success within value-based care models.
Read MoreRemote Patient Monitoring for Revolutionizing Cardiac Care
Given the prevalence of chronic cardiac conditions among the American population, the majority of healthcare providers are already involved in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease or those at risk. Lowering blood pressure through effective management not only improves the overall health of patients but also significantly reduces the likelihood of further cardiovascular events, enhancing their quality of life and long-term prognosis.
Read MoreDigital Health Tools: The Rising Importance in Value-Based Healthcare
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the fusion of technology and patient-centered care has given rise to a revolutionary approach known as value-based care.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Making Care Primary (MCP) Model
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have recently introduced the Making Care Primary (MCP) Model – an initiative centered around primary care, aiming to fortify its foundation and address community requirements. This model represents a significant shift in CMS’s approach to value-based care (VBC) and holds the promise of substantially enhancing health outcomes.
Read MoreAdvanced Care Planning: If You Cannot Speak for Yourself
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the preparation for communication and medical decision-making in case a medical crisis leaves you unable to communicate your own health care decisions. Planning now for your future health care can help ensure you get the medical care you want and that someone you trust will be there to make decisions for you.
Read MoreCAHPS® – What It Is and Why It Is Important
The Medicare Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) program is a multiyear survey initiative to support and promote the assessment of consumers’ experiences with health care.
Read MoreWhite Paper: Transitional Care Management (TCM) for Value-Based Care
To handle patient care transitions more effectively, Transitional Care Management (TCM), a program run by Medicare, places a strong emphasis on coordination and communication. After a hospital discharge, TCM might be used to lessen the probability of readmission.
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