News & Events

Check out what’s happening with CHESS and the industry as more health care systems make the move to value. CHESS is committed to keeping our clients and colleagues up to date on the latest news in the new world of value-based health care.

Physician having advanced care planning conversation with older adult and her family members.

July 7, 2023

Advanced Care Planning: Starting the Conversation

Advanced Care Planning is a worthwhile endeavor that patients desire. Consider starting these conversations with your patients now.

July 5, 2023

Coding Corner: Neoplasm Documentation & Coding

To ensure a neoplasm is coded to the highest level of specificity, documentation should be clear and conscience.

July 3, 2023

What are CMS Star Ratings?

Developed by CMS, Medicare Star Ratings provide a quick way to compare the quality and performance of Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug plans.

Primary care doctor providing services to underserved populations under the CMS Making Care Primary Model (MCP).

June 16, 2023

Making Care Primary (MCP) Model

A new CMS initiative, Making Care Primary Model, aims to strengthen the primary care infrastructure and address community priorities.

June 16, 2023

Closing the Quality Gap: Medication Adherence for Hypertension (MAH)

When nonadherence is the case, healthcare professionals can use the SIMPLE method to improve medication adherence and patient outcomes.

Medication Adherence for Medicare Advantage (MA) patients with Diabetes.

June 7, 2023

Closing the Quality Gap: Medication Adherence for Diabetes (MAD)

Medication adherence is a key driver in managing chronic conditions, like diabetes. CMS uses medication adherence measures to increase the number of patients taking their medications as prescribed.