News & Events

Check out what’s happening with CHESS and the industry as more health care systems make the move to value. CHESS is committed to keeping our clients and colleagues up to date on the latest news in the new world of value-based health care.

July 5, 2023

Coding Corner: Neoplasm Documentation & Coding

To ensure a neoplasm is coded to the highest level of specificity, documentation should be clear and conscience.

July 3, 2023

What are CMS Star Ratings?

Developed by CMS, Medicare Star Ratings provide a quick way to compare the quality and performance of Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug plans.

Primary care doctor providing services to underserved populations under the CMS Making Care Primary Model (MCP).

June 16, 2023

Making Care Primary (MCP) Model

A new CMS initiative, Making Care Primary Model, aims to strengthen the primary care infrastructure and address community priorities.

Attributed value-based care patient with vascular disease.

June 1, 2023

Coding Corner: Vascular Disease Documentation & Coding

When documenting and coding a patient’s vascular disease, specify the underlying cause, artery, and location.

May 23, 2023

Motivational Interviewing: Partnering with Patients

Motivational Interviewing engages and empowers patients in their healthcare journey, lowering costs and increasing satisfaction.

Doctor using calculator and work on laptop computer. Medical cost and fees concept. Medical Loss Ratio (MLR)

May 17, 2023

Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) in Value-based Care

Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) is a measurement used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure Medicare Advantage plans provide value to enrollees.