Search results for "Practice transformation"
Workflow adjustments can yield small practice satisfaction
Physicians considering joining an accountable care organization should take an active role from the beginning stages, first by developing benchmarks for effective practice, and then building strong relationships with subspecialists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/practice.htm
1 Jul 2015
Positioning your practice for a new payment system
In 2019, new Medicare incentive programs take effect. There will be 2 avenues from which to choose: participation in an alternate payment model or the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2016
Positioning your practice for alternate payment models
Now is the time to begin getting ready for the new Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 payment system, which will shift payment to a value-based model to reflect both the quality and efficiency (cost) of the care provided to a patient population.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2016
Transform to get ahead of the payment reform curve
Value-based payments are on the horizon, and practices need to prepare. There are very worthwhile reasons for getting ahead of the payment reform curve.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/tips.htm
1 Mar 2016
ACP helps transform practices to value-based care
ACP is 1 of 10 Support and Alignment Networks that received grants from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support physicians as they improve patients' experience of care, improve the health of populations, and reduce the per capita cost of health care through the expansion of quality improvement capacity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2016
From policy to results: How does it all come together?
The process by which advocacy organizations achieve results for their members can seem opaque to those who are not directly involved. How does advocacy really work?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/washington.htm
1 Mar 2016
ACP recognizes quality improvement champions at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016
Member leaders and staff at ACP's Center for Quality selected awardees whose work has helped physicians implement practice transformation so as to achieve the quadruple aim, including better care, better patient outcomes, better value, and the promotion of physician well-being.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/24/6.htm
24 May 2016
System-wide changes improve diabetes care
To improve metrics of diabetes care, 4 employed primary care practices at a health system in Texas worked to systematically improve HbA1c testing and started a “Saving Toes” campaign.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2016
New ACP Practice Advisor Module addresses patient and family engagement
The module covers new and innovative ways to ensure that a practice is employing the latest communication techniques, such as using an electronic health record to send out reminders and getting family members involved in care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/07/2.htm
7 Mar 2017
ACP Leadership Academy offers webinar series on improving patient outcomes through QI
The first webinar in the series will discuss “Leading Practice Transformation and Quality Improvement in Times of Change.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/18/5.htm
18 Apr 2017