Jan 23, 2018 | FQHC, Quality Measures, Reimbursement, Tips/Techniques
Tobacco use is still the most common cause of preventable disease in the United States. Patients who qualify for Medicare are more likely to use or have used tobacco products in the past than most other patients. It wasn’t until 1970 that the Surgeon General’s...
Jan 16, 2018 | FQHC, Quality Measures, RHC, Tips/Techniques
Based on the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Medicare has begun to reimburse primary care providers for select preventive care services. Within that framework of preventive services, we are seeing more and more services...
Jan 4, 2018 | Community Health Centers, FQHC, General, Performing the AWV/IPPE, Quality Measures, Reimbursement, RHC, Tips/Techniques
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin I was only 8 years old when I first became aware of what a heart attack can do. One of my favorite uncles was working one afternoon when he collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. Within 5...
Dec 26, 2017 | Community Health Centers, FQHC, Performing the AWV/IPPE, Quality Measures, Tips/Techniques
Obesity is an epidemic that causes 1 in every 5 deaths in America and costs approximately 190.2 billion annually in healthcare costs. In our pilot, it was sometimes my responsibility to meet with patients before they met with the wellness nurse. Often, during this...
Dec 15, 2017 | Community Health Centers, FQHC, General, Healthcare Software and Technology, Performing the AWV/IPPE, Quality Measures, Reimbursement, RHC, Tips/Techniques
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Constitution of the World Health Organization For most, the holidays brings joy and happiness but unfortunately, that is not the case for...
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