Clinical Practice Improvement Activities Improve Outcomes (QPP Part 5)

06/05/18 • 2 min

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

The last element of the QPP is Clinical Practice Improvement Activities. These are ways your practice has improved processes, programs and care coordination to improve outcomes and the patient experience. This podcast teaches how these activities can help your practice as well as your QPP performance score. Presented by: Debbie Sarason, ACOFP Manager of Practice Enhancement and Quality Reporting

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Advancing Care Information Through Communications (QPP Part 4)

Advancing Care Information is the third element of the QPP. This is an attestation that focuses on how you are using your EMR to broaden your communication with referral physicians and your patients. The category of Advancing Care Information includes keeping your system secure and HIPPA compliant. Presented by: Debbie Sarason, ACOFP Manager of Practice Enhancement and Quality Reporting

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Implement Annual Wellness Visits

An Annual Wellness Visit, or AWV, is recommended for all Medicare Part B patients who have been on Medicare for 12 months. The AWV determines the status of the patient’s overall health, including chronic disease(s), medications, weight and BMI, and more. Dr. Robert Pedowitz explains what is included and why it is important for all Medicare Part B patients to receive an AWV. You will also hear coding and payment information for AWVs, including that there is no co-pay for Medicare Part B patients. Presented by: Robert N. Pedowitz, DO Medical Director, Family Practice of CentraState, Freehold, New Jersey; Chairperson, ACOFP Alternative Payment Model Committee