Patient experience encompasses all patient interactions with a healthcare system. While there are many ways to measure patient experience, CMS uses CAHPS surveys.
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Closing the Quality Gap: Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening is a clinical quality measure that helps fight against a highly preventable and treatable form of cancer.
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Coding Corner: Documenting & Coding Rheumatoid Arthritis
When documenting and coding rheumatoid arthritis, include the type, joints affected, treatment, diagnostic and objective findings, and signs and symptoms.
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Coding Corner: Documenting & Coding Dementia
When documenting and coding dementia, one code should describe the etiology and the second the dementia.
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Transforming the Health Care Experience for the Patient – Robert’s Patient Story
Robert, a 86-year-old Medicare beneficiary, found himself without home care after it was discovered he was a hoarder.
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Closing the Quality Gap: Falls Screening
Family physicians play a pivotal role in falls screening and recommending preventive strategies for at-risk patients.
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