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.
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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.
Making Care Primary (MCP) Model
A new CMS initiative, Making Care Primary Model, aims to strengthen the primary care infrastructure and address community priorities.
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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.
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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.
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Coding Corner: Vascular Disease Documentation & Coding
When documenting and coding a patient’s vascular disease, specify the underlying cause, artery, and location.
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Closing the Quality Gap: Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (MAC)
Medication adherence is a key driver in managing chronic conditions. ACOs must address nonadherence to deliver the most effective care at the lowest cost.
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