Robert, a 86-year-old Medicare beneficiary, found himself without home care after it was discovered he was a hoarder.
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Closing the Quality Gap: Falls Screening
Family physicians play a pivotal role in falls screening and recommending preventive strategies for at-risk patients.
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Coding Corner: ICD-10-CM FY 2024 Updates
ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are effective starting October 1. 395 new healthcare codes will likely impact risk adjustment and HCC diagnosis codes.
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Transforming the Patient Experience – Gloria’s Story
Gloria was a Medicare beneficiary who was unable to make important doctors appointments due to a lack of transportation. CHESS enrolled Gloria in a transportation program, and her health improved significantly.
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Coding Corner: Hypertension Documentation & Coding
When documenting and coding hypertension, use CPT-11 codes to report blood pressure readings and ICD-10-CM for capturing the diagnosis.
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CHESS ACOs Transform Patient Lives While Saving Millions for Medicare
Accountable Care Organizations touch lives and keep patients healthier. CHESS physician-led ACOs saved Medicare $7 million in health care costs in 2022.
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