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Care Coordination | Prevention and Wellness | Annual Wellness Visit | Value-Based Care

By: ThoroughCare
March 19th, 2024

As you may be aware, an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly evaluation of a patient's current health. For Medicare Part B beneficiaries, the appointment is free of cost. During an AWV, a doctor will review the patient's health history, identify any potential health issues, and answer any questions. The main goal of an Annual Wellness Visit is to establish a record of the individual's physical and mental well-being to develop a preventive health plan. While Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) can benefit healthcare providers by improving communication with their patients and helping them collect reimbursements, there are also several advantages for patients themselves.

Medicare | Prevention and Wellness

By: ThoroughCare
December 21st, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Final Rule for its 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).

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Medicare | Chronic Care Management | Care Coordination | Prevention and Wellness | Quality | RHCs / FQHCs | Behavioral Health

By: Earl Hutz
May 28th, 2019

Care Coordination and Wellness programs, with goals of improved health, better care and lower costs, continue to expand. Unfortunately, these programs lag behind in many rural communities. But programs like Chronic Care Management (CCM) are tailor-made for the rural population. Here are 6 reasons Rural Health Providers need CCM: