2. Tonightâs Focus
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Medicare Correct Coding Initiative
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Choosing Wisely Campaign
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Advance Care Planning
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Patient-Centered Medical Home Blue Cross
designation and national accreditation
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Patient-Centered Medical Home-Neighborhood
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Organized System of Care and Accountable Care
Organization
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4. Why Care About Risk Adjustment?
âą
Compliance with CMS submission requirements
âą
Improve Care Management services
âą
Receive proper reimbursement from CMS to keep
premiums as low as possible and improve the
health of the Michigan economy
âą
The projection of CMS funding directly impacts
Medicare Advantage premiums
âą
A 1 percent improvement in risk scores can lower
member premiums by roughly 10 percent
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5. Risk Adjustment: Basic Demographics
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Risk score uses five demographics:
âą Age (member is 72 years old)
âą Gender (member is female)
âą Medicaid (member does or does not have an active
Medicaid status)
âą Disability (member is or is not classified by CMS as
disabled)
âą Original reason for Medicare status (ESRD?)
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6. CMS Risk Burden
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Hierarchical condition category (CMS â HCC) model
âą Begins with classification of 14,000 ICD-9CM diagnosis
codes
âą Maps each ICD-9 to one of 805 diagnostic groups (DXGs)
âą DXGs aggregated into 189 Condition Categories (CC)
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7. CMS Risk Burden
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Hierarchical condition category (CMS â HCC) model
âą Each Chronic Condition describes broader set of similar
diseases
âą CMS uses 79 of 189 HCCs to best predict Medical
expenditures
âą CMS imposes hierarchies among related Condition
Categories (person is coded for only the most severe
manifestation among related diseases)
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8. Risk Adjustment Medical Record
Documentation
âą Providers must have medical record
documentation to support chronic conditions
âą Each diagnosis must conform to the ICD-9 coding
guidelines
âą The medical chart must document that the
condition was:
Managed
â Evaluated
â Assessed
â Treated
â
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9. Risk Adjustment Medical Record
Documentation
âą The medical chart must document that the
condition was
Managed
â Evaluated
â Assessed
â Treated
â
âą Only one is necessary
âą The M.E.A.T. documentation on actively treated
conditions must be on the date of service. Document
other chronic conditions present at least annually
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10. CMS Risk Adjustment Physician Records
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The diagnosis code: result of a face-to-face visit with a
physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant
from an inpatient, outpatient or professional provider
encounter
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Medical records have to support a currently treated
or addressed condition and be signed, credentialed
and dated by the appropriate provider
ï¶
Although claims can be used as a proxy to submit a
diagnosis code to CMS for risk adjustment purposes,
the medical record is the only source of truth
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11. Acceptable Physician Specialties
and Providers
Addiction Medicine
Allergy/Immunology
Anesthesiology
Audiologist
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiology
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Chiropractic
Clinical Psychologist
Colorectal Surgery
Critical Care
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Practice
Gastroenterology
General Practice
General Surgery
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Gynecologist
Hand Surgery
Hematology
Hematology/Oncology
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Radiology
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Maxillofacial Surgery
Multispecialty Clinic or Group Practice
ContinuedâŠ
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13. Acceptable Physician Signatures
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Purpose of the Physician Signature
âą For risk adjustment data submission and validation, the
provider of the face-to-face encounter must be properly
identified on the medical record by name, signature and
credentials
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CMS Provider signature requirement: three specific
provider signature elements must be present:
âą Full, legible name or initials
âą Acceptable provider credentials
âą Either a handwritten signature or electronic
authentication
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15. Acceptable Electronic Physician Signatures
Approved by
Digital signed
Signature on file
Authenticated by
Digitally reviewed and
approved
Signed, but not
meticulously reviewed
Approved electronically
Digitally signed
Status signed
Authorized by
Electronic signature verified
Signed by
Authorizing provider
Electronically authenticated
Validated by
Automatic authentication
Electronically signed by
Verified by
Electronically verified
Signature
Completed by
Entered data sealed by
Manually signed by
Co-signed
Finalized by
Confirmed by
Dictated and authenticated
Reviewed by
Sealed by
Closed by
Dictating provider if initialed
by doctor
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16. Unacceptable Electronic Physician Signatures
Added by/Amended by
Initiated by
Rendered by
Author
Interpreted by
Signed out by proxy
Created by
Last generated by
Status preliminary
Dictated by
Marked as primary doctor
To be electronically
authenticated
Documentation generated by
Marked by
To be signed
Documented by
Performed by
Transcribed by
Entered by
Provider/provider of service
Unauthorized
E-scription
Recorded by
I, the undersigning provider, identify the
patient
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17. Authentication Table (Electronic)
(Not all Inclusive)
Authentication Table (Electronic)
Elements
Acceptable authentication and provider name with
credentials
Example:
Unacceptable authentication, and provider name with
credentials
Example:
Acceptable
Unacceptable
X
X
Unacceptable authentication, without provider name
and/or credentials
Markus Welby, MD
X
Unsigned encounter note
X
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18. Acceptable Provider Credentials
Adult Nurse Practitioner = ANP
Doctor of Osteopathy = DO
Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner = ARNP
Doctor of Podiatry = DP
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse = APN
Family Nurse Practitioner = FNP
Certified Clinical Nurse specialist = CCNS
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner = GNP
Certified Nurse Midwife = CNM
Licensed Clinical Social Worker = LCSW
Certified Nurse Practitioner = CNP
Medical Doctor = MD
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist =
CRNA
Nurse Practitioner = NP
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner =
CRNP
Occupational Therapist = OT
Clinical Nurse Specialist = CNS
Physical Therapist = PT
Dentist = DDS
Physicians Assistant = PA
Doctor of Optometry = OD
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19. Missing Digits and Undercoding on Claims
Real examples of potential lost revenue due to
incomplete coding of claims or documentation
Diagnosis Specificity
Claims
ICD-9
Description
250.00
Diabetes without complications
Actual
HCC
$1,133
493.00
Total Annual Revenue
$1,133
ICD-9
Description
250.42
Diabetes with Chronic
Complications
18
$3,533
493.20
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Revenue
HCC
COPD
111
$3,322
Total Annual Revenue
Revenue
$6,855
Under Coded Claim
Claim
ICD-9
Description
250.00
Diabetes without complications
Documentation
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Revenue
ICD-9
Description
$1,133
250.42
Diabetes with Chronic
Complications
18
$3,533
585.4
Total Annual Revenue
HCC
Chronic Kidney Disease
Severe (Stage 4)
137
$2,150
$1,133
Total Annual Revenue
HCC
Revenue
$5,683
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20. Risk Adjustment Case Study
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85 year old female, symptoms of UTI
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Patient is tired, less energy and poor appetite with
history of MI one year ago. She has mild
malnutrition, is frail and has lost 30 lbs in the past
six months. Urinalysis performed shows white
cells, leukocyte esterase and microalbuminuria.
Serum creatinine is 1.4. Patient has been
complaining of urinary discomfort, weakness, and
has had dry and itchy skin for the past six months.
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21. Risk Adjustment Case Study
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PMH: Stable diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic
kidney disease (CKD) exacerbated by diabetes,
stable BKA, stable history of MI, UTI w/serum
creatinine 1.3 six months ago. Lab findings
revealed CKD stage 4
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Plan: Glucophage 500 mg b.i.d. for DM. Cipro for
UTI. Ensure supplements for malnutrition. RTC in
three months. Referral to nephrologist for CKD4
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22. Risk Adjustment Case Study
Scenario 1 â What would actually be coded and reported by many physicians
Condition
Diabetes Mellitus
UTI
ICD-9
Code
CMS Risk
Score
250.00
0.118
599.0
Demographic
Score
0.677
0.0
Total RAF
Score
Total Payment
$800 (Illustrative
Purposes) x RAF Score
0.795
- 0.0826**
0.7124
$569.92
Scenario 2 â What can be coded and reported by the physician
Diabetes Mellitus
w/Renal
Manifestations
UTI
250.40
0.368
599.0
0.0
Diabetic
Nephropathy
583.81
0.0
CKD Stage 4
585.4
0.224
Mild Degree
Malnutrition
263.1
0.677
2.761
- 0.2869**
2.4741
$1,979.28
0.713
Old MI
BKA Status
412
V49.75
Payment = Planâs Base Payment x Total RAF
Score
Data provided reflects 2014 payment year for 2013 dates of service.
**Includes CMS normalization and coding intensity factors that
reduce RAF scores.
0.0
0.779
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24. STAR Quality Program
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Driven by Health Care Reform
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A government report card of Medicare Advantage
Programs
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A pay for performance program
ï¶
Fifty-three metrics are measured
âą 36 Part C medical measures
âą 17 Part D pharmacy measures
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By 2014, all Medicare Advantage Plans must be a
4 Star or lose bonus capabilities for 2015
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25. Measures Fall into Four Categories
70% of scores are related to quality and service by physicians
HEDIS
(Health
Effectiveness
Data and
Information
Set)
CMS
administrative
measures
CAHPS
(Consumer
Assessment of
Healthcare
Providers and
Systems)
Health
Outcomes
Survey
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26. New Preventive Services
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Welcome to Medicare exam
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Annual wellness exam
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Personalized prevention plan with advice,
screening schedules, referrals, education based
on health situation
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Bone mass measurement for osteoporosis
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27. New Preventive Services
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Colorectal cancer screening (colonoscopy)
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Immunizations including flu shots, pneumonia
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Mammograms
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Prostate screening
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Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity
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Annual alcohol misuse screening and brief faceto-face behavioral counseling for alcohol abuse
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Annual depression screening
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28. Six Things to Remember
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No rule outs
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Appropriate signatures
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Supportive documentation of diagnosis
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Face-to-face visit
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STAR measurements
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New CPT codes for transitions of care and also
Advance Directives (S0257) in 2014
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30. Learning objectives
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Define advance care planning and explain its
importance
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Describe the steps of the advance care planning
process
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Describe the role of patient, proxy, clinician, and
others
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Identify pitfalls and limitations in advance care
planning
31. What is advance care planning?
ï¶
A communication process rather than a legal
process
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A way of planning for future medical care
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A mechanism for ensuring that care received
matches patientâs values and goals
32. Why is advance care planning important?
ï¶
Some patients have an unpredictable course of
illness
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Builds trust
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Helps to avoid confusion and conflict
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Permits peace of mind
33. Concepts underlying advance care planning
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Advance directive
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Health care agent or proxy
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Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders
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Patient Self Determination Act
34. 5 steps for successful advance care planning
1. Introduce the topic
2. Structure the discussion
3. Document patient preferences
4. Review and update when clinical course changes
5. Apply directives when need arises
The EPEC Project, 1999, www.epec.net
35. Step 1: Introduce the topic
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Allow adequate time and privacy
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Ask what the patient knows: âHave you thought
about having a living will?â
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Explain the process: âItâs helpful for us to talk
about it before making any decisions.â
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Determine comfort level: âDo you feel ready to
talk more about this today?â
36. Step 2: Structure the
discussion (Five Wishes)
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Who do you want to make health care decisions
for you when you can't make them [proxy]?
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What kind of medical treatment do you want or
don't want?
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How comfortable do you want to be?
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How do you want people to treat you?
ï¶
What do you want your loved ones to know?
www.agingwithdignity.org
37. Use an advance care planning document
ï¶
A number are available:
âą Five Wishes
âą Living Wills
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Easy to use
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Reduces chance for omissions
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Patients, proxy, family can take home
38. Step 3: Document
patient preferences
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Review advance directive
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Sign the documentation
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Put it in the patientâs chart or medical record
ï¶
Encourage patient to have copies to provide to
different medical settings
âą Proxy may assist with this
39. Step 4: Review, update
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Use clinical events as triggers to review
documents
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As disease progresses, allow for evolution in
patient understanding and preferences
ï¶
Discuss and document changes
40. Step 5: Apply directives when indicated
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Review the advance directive
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Consult with the proxy
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Use ethics committee for disagreements
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Carry out the treatment plan
41. Pearls
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Advance care planning can reduce family burden
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Family members may not be the best proxies
ï¶
Focus on what kind of care is desired rather than
what should be withdrawn
42. Summary
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Advance care planning is a fundamental palliative
care skill
ï¶
Advance care planning reduces family burden at
end-of-life
ï¶
The identification of the proxy is an important goal
ï¶
The discussion is more important than the
documents
45. Why POLST?
Patient wishes often are not known
â
The Advance Healthcare Directive (AHCD) may not
be accessible
â
Wishes may not be clearly defined in AHCD
Allows healthcare professionals to know and
honor your wishes for care.
46. POLST Conversations
Focus is on the conversation
It is important to talk about and document your
wishes before you become seriously ill
47. What is POLST?
Doctorâs order recognized by the entire medical
system
Portable document that goes with the patient
Brightly colored, standardized form for entire state
Allows individuals to choose medical treatments they
want to receive, and identify those they do not want
Provides direction for healthcare providers during
serious illness
49. Who Would Benefit from Having a
POLST Form?
Chronic, progressive illness
Serious health condition
Medically frail
50. POLST History
POLST development began in Oregon in 1991
Expanded to more than half of US
Studies have shown that POLST is effective in
providing care that is consistent with patient
wishes
51. Endorsed Programs
Developing Programs
No Program (Contacts)
Designation of POLST Paradigm Program status based on
information available by the program to the Task Force.
National POLST Paradigm
Programs
*As of January 2011
52. What about Michigan?
ï¶
The Michigan Coalition for Honoring Healthcare
Choices has created a version of the POLST that is
referred to as a MI-POST
ï¶
Began in 2011 after the "Michigan Commission on
End of Life Care" endorsed the POLST program and
recommended that such a program start in
Michigan
ï¶
Piloted in Jackson, Traverse City and Escanaba
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53. More about MichiganâŠ
ï¶
Michigan program follows an Oregon program
ï¶
October 2012 draft, four classes of patients are
considered eligible for a Michigan POST:
âą Seriously ill patients with advanced illness
âą Frail patients with significant weakness and
difficulty with their activities of daily living
âą Patients who may lose their mental capacity within
the next year
âą Persons with strong feelings about end of life care
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56. POLST vs.
Advance Healthcare Directive
POLST complements the Advance Healthcare
Directive (AHCD)
POLST does not replace Advanced Healthcare
directives
Both are legal documents
57. Where Does POLST Fit In?
Advance Care Planning Continuum
Age 18
C
Complete an Advance Directive
O
N
Update Advance Directive Periodically
V
E
R
S
Diagnosed with Serious or Chronic,
Progressive Illness (at any age)
A
T
Complete a POLST Form
I
O
N
End-of-Life Wishes Honored
58. How Does a Patient Complete a POLST?
Talk to your doctor about what kind of medical
treatment you would want if you became seriously
ill
Talk to your doctor about POLST
Talk to your family about your decisions
59. Can POLST be Changed?
You can change your POLST at any time
If you cannot speak for yourself, your
healthcare decision-maker may request
change based on the known desires of the
individual
60. Getting the most from your health care
New resources for you and your family
61. More doesnât equal better
30%
70%
Up to 30% of health care
in the U.S. is unnecessary
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62. About the Choosing WiselyÂź campaign
ï¶
Initiative of ABIM Foundation
ï¶
Trusted resourcesâincluding more than 30
national medical organizations and Consumer
Reports
ï¶
Choosing Wisely encourages conversations
between patients and physicians
Read more about the campaign at
http://consumerhealthchoices.org/campaigns/choosing-wisely
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63. You can get better care when you
know more
Being informed helps you make smarter
choices:
âą The right care
âą Better results
Many tools and resources help you
understand options for medical care
Use Choosing Wisely and Consumer
Reports resources to help you get started
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64. Consumer Reports resources
Tip sheet series
Video series
To read, watch or download, visit http://consumerhealthchoices.org
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65. Your relationship with your doctor is key
ï¶
It is a partnership
ï¶
Come prepared to your visits
âą Medications
âą List of questions
âą Paper and pen
âą Bring a family member or friend
ï¶
Talk to your doctorâspeak up!
âą Ask questions
âą Get clarification
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66. Donât be afraid to say âWhoa!â
Ask questions:
âą Do I really need this test or procedure?
âą What are the downsides?
âą Are there simpler, safer options?
âą How much does it cost?
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67. Imaging and screenings
ï¶
Know the facts
ï¶
How does it relate to your symptoms, care or
disease
ï¶
Share your results with your doctor
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68. A little prevention goes a long way
ï¶
Lifestyle choices have the largest impact on your
health
ï¶
Taking care of yourself prevents health problems
and saves you money
ï¶
Simple actions
âą Maintain a healthy weight
70%
âą Pay attention to how you feel
âą Take action when you sense something is wrong
âą Get regular health care checkups and screenings
70% of diseases are preventable
30%
69. Tips and Resources
See the full set of Choosing Wisely and
Consumer Reports employee resources at
http://consumerhealthchoices.org
71. Principle Partner Agreements
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What does it mean?
ï¶
What problems has MNO encountered?
ï¶
How can the PCP and the practice team help?
ï¶
Can a Specialist belong to many organizations?
ï¶
Can a behavioral health specialist and chiropractor
join?
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Illegible Signature NOT over a typed/printed name, NOT on letterhead and the documentation is not accompanied by: an attestation statement Example: signed: _______XHandwritten initials over a typed or printed name with credentialsXInitials NOT over a typed/printed name but accompanied by: an attestation statement XUnsigned encounter note with providerâs typed name with credentials Example: signed: _____________________ John Doe, MD XUnsigned encounter note X
To computer paymentâŠAdd CMS Risk Score (based on diagnosis) and demographic score together which becomes total RAF Score minus CMS factors and then multiply by the dollar amount ($750) on chart which equals total payment.Example:CMS Risk Score = .162 and the demographic score is .637. Thus, the total RAF score is .162 + .637 = .799. Then thereâs the CMS factor reduction (normalization and coding intensity factors) that brings this RAF down to .716. This number is then multiplied by $750 to come to the total payment of $537.The CMS factor reduction amount includes a set percentage for coding intensity and an annual normalization value.
Doctors often order tests and recommend drugs or procedures when they shouldnâtâsometimes even when they know they shouldnât. The Congressional Budget Office says that up to 30 percent of the health care in the U.S. is unnecessary. All that unneeded care can be hazardous to your healthâand your wallet. For example, X-rays and CT scans expose you to potentially cancer-causing radiation and can lead to follow-up tests and treatment with additional risks. And the costs can be substantial. Though the idea that more health care is better seems to make intuitive sense, but recent research has shown that none of the above necessarily helps you live better or longer. To get better care, ask about pros and cons of the recommended treatment and push for coordination.
The Choosing WiselyÂź campaign brings several passionate groups together to help physicians, patients and other health care stakeholders talk about the overuse of health care resources in the U.S. More than thirty national organizations representing medical specialists, as well as Consumer Reports and a number of consumer-focused organizations, are working with the ABIM Foundation to create a set of recommendations for physicians and patients to talk about together. The goal of Choosing Wisely is to encourage conversations between physicians and patients about the overuse of tests and procedures and support physician efforts to help patients make smart and effective care choices.Physicians and patients need to work together to make wise decisions about treatment. This means helping patients learn about care that is proven to be successful, safe and truly necessary for them.
Informed patients make smarter choices. Patients can be safer, save moneyand get better sooner if they know how and where to shop for medical care.Thatâs why Consumer Reports is collaborating with an unusual array of employers, medical groups and health-care advocates to develop theChoosing Wisely Employer Toolkitâto distribute the best available information about doctors, hospitals, treatments, drugs and preventive health strategies.The Choosing Wisely Employer Toolkit provides you with information and resources on how you can take an active role in improving your health outcomes. The campaign provides information on how you can make wise health care choices by choosing the right care for your needs and how you can talk and work with your doctor to make wise decisions about treatments and care. Â
Consumer Reports created a new set of tip sheets and videos for the Choosing Wisely Employer Toolkit to help you make informed decisions. Be sure to check them out at http://consumerhealthchoices.org/for-employees.
Your doctor is your partner in helping you maintain your health or reach your goals. That means that you need to be involved in your health care and make your visits productive to ensure you receive the best care. When you are visiting a doctor, come prepared with information and questions. Bring items such as your medications, list of your health changes, list of questions, paper and pen, and maybe a family member who can help ask questions and remember the answers.Good communication is an important way to build a relationship with your doctor and get the care you need. Speak up and donât be afraid to ask questions or ask for clarification when you donât understand something.
To get better care and to minimize receiving unneeded care, ask about pros and cons of the recommended treatment and push for coordination.Donât be afraidto ask your doctor questions to determine if you really need the care:Do I really need this test or procedure? The answer should be direct and simple. Tests should help you and your doctor decide how to treat your problem, and procedures should help you live a longer, healthier life. What are the downsides? Discuss the risks as well as the chance of inaccurate results or findings that will never cause symptoms but may require further testing. Weigh the potential complications against possible benefits and the symptoms of the condition itself. Are there simpler, safer options? Sometimes lifestyle changes will provide all the relief you need. What happens if I do nothing? Ask if your condition might worsenâor get betterâif you donât have the test or procedure now. How much does it cost? Ask whether there are less expensive alternatives or generic versions of brand-name drugs. Find out more from Consumer Reports at http://consumerhealthchoices.org/for-employees.
Imaging, such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs, and screenings can be important tools in determining health issues and diseases. But they can also be unnecessary and costly. To make sure that getting imaging or screenings done is worth your time and money, it is important to know the facts regarding how the image or screening relates to your health, symptoms, care and diseases. It is also important to know which imaging and screenings have been completed, so they arenât repeated multiple times. For example, you may have a doctor who orders a screening, and another doctor treating you for another issue may order the same screening. In that case, it would be good to share your results so you donât have to complete the same test twice. Find out more from Consumer Reports at http://consumerhealthchoices.org/for-employees.
Did you know that70% of diseases are preventable? Your lifestyle choices have more impact on your health and longevity than anything else.People who are actively involved in their health are 65% more likely to have their needs met by their care provider and 46% less likely to have a delay in their care or diagnosis.Taking care of yourself prevents health problems and saves money by reducing the number of office visits and medications you need. Self-care reduces the heavy costs of health care associated with disease. It has been well documented that lifetime medical costs, which average approximately $225,000 per person, are clearly linked to health habits. The good newsâpreventing disease and staying in good health can be as simple as being proactive and taking the following actions:Maintain a healthy weightPay attention to how you feel and take action when you sense something is wrong Get regular health care checkups and recommended health care screenings