In a previous post, we dove into some of the nitty-gritty on "value sets." Recall that these are lists of standard codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) that define a specific clinical concept. In this post, I want to provide a review of the evolution of...
On July 12th, 2018 CMS took an uncharacteristically big step forward in embracing new technology with their release of the proposed fee schedule for 2019. In the proposed rule, CMS not only adds new codes for Medicare Telehealth services but also...
It’s well known that FQHC’s go the extra mile to ensure their patients can get the care they need. Connecting patients with counseling services. Providing patient navigators for those struggling to navigate the healthcare system. Facilitating...
The 2018 Azara User Conference has come to a close and what a week it was! Nearly 250 users of Azara DRVS and friends of Azara assembled in Boston the week of April 30th to network, learn and find ways to maximize the value of their investment in...
When it comes to clinical quality measures, “exclusions” are a surprisingly tricky concept. The basic idea is simple - some patients should be excluded from a quality measure. Think adult weight screening measure and pregnant patients or the breast...
Chronic disease. This is one of the biggest health challenges the United States faces as a nation. Despite some pockets of success in population health designed to manage chronic disease, as a country and as a system, we are failing. Compared to our...
