Risk Adjustment (RA) is a payment methodology that was mandated by the Balance Budget Act of 1997 (BBA).
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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.
Closing the Quality Gap: High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a sneaky and silent health concern that raises the risk for serious conditions.
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Patient Education Tools: Chunk and Check Technique
Chunk and check means giving large amounts of information in smaller bits, promoting understanding and recall.
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Patient Education Tools: Teach-Back
The teach-back method is a nationally endorsed, health literacy intervention that verifies patient understanding.
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Coding Corner: Major Depressive Disorder Documentation & Coding
Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. How do we document it?
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What You Need to Know About the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
CMS issued the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule which includes proposed changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).
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