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MIPS Quality Measure Spotlight: Influenza Immunization

September 30th, 2019|

MIPS Quality Measure Spotlight: Influenza Immunization
In preparation for the 2019-2020 flu season, many clinicians have chosen to report on the Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization MIPS quality measure (Quality ID: 110). This measure tracks the percentage of patients 6 months and older who were seen for a visit between October 1 and March

One Alabama Physician’s Quality Payment Program Journey from Penalties to a More Productive Path

March 25th, 2019|

One Alabama Physician’s Quality Payment Program Journey from Penalties to a More Productive Path
Dr. Adetokunbo Ladipo, an internist, is the sole medical doctor and owner of LHM Clinic PC in Anniston, Alabama. Not only does she practice medicine, but she also fulfills administrative obligations – spending countless hours treating patients and maintaining her practice.

Helping Home Health Agencies Improve Heart Health in Kentucky One Milestone at a Time

January 2nd, 2019|

Helping Home Health Agencies Improve Heart Health in Kentucky One Milestone at a Time
Home Health Agency (HHA) staff work tirelessly to complete day-to-day tasks, so finding the time to review diagnosis-specific tracking information can be a challenge. Sometimes HHAs need a little outside help to pause, evaluate where they are and stay on the right

Alabama, Indiana and Tennessee Recognized for Quality Reporting and Performance in 2018

December 28th, 2018|

Alabama, Indiana and Tennessee Recognized for Quality Reporting and Performance in 2018
Each year the top 10 performing states in the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) are recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for having the highest reporting rates and most significant performance improvement on the reported measures compared to the previous

Get Social with Qsource

September 27th, 2018|

Get social with Qsource
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Health Literacy Resources for Older Adult Caregivers

September 26th, 2018|

Caregivers for older adults may have vast responsibilities, depending on the older adults’ needs. Caregivers can influence health decisions older adults make or the decisions other people make about older adults. Because of this influence and responsibility, they need skills to support complicated medical conditions and take advantage of opportunities to help older adults

Questions Are The Answer

August 15th, 2018|

Questions Are The Answer
Help your patients get more involved in their healthcare by asking questions, talking with the healthcare team, and understanding their condition.

Research shows that patients who have a good relationship with their healthcare team receive better care and are more satisfied. Patients and families who engage with healthcare providers ask good questions and

Four Tips for Communicating with Patients with Hearing and Vision Impairments

July 26th, 2018|

 
Four Tips for Communicating with Patients with Hearing and Vision Impairments
According to data gathered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), seven percent of people with Medicare are blind or have low vision, and nearly 15 percent are Deaf or hard of hearing. Like those with limited English proficiency, the Deaf and

CMS Web Interface Reminders Coming Soon: Can You Dismiss Them?

June 7th, 2018|

 
CMS Web Interface Reminders Coming Soon: Can You Dismiss Them?
Reminders will be sent this month to register for the CMS Web Interface by June 30,2018.

Please note:

If you have fewer than 25 clinicians in your group, then you can dismiss reminders for the CMS Web Interface.
If you have more than 25 clinicians in

Assisting Primary Care Practices with Implementation of Depression and Alcohol Screenings

June 7th, 2018|

 
Assisting Primary Care Practices with Implementation of Depression and Alcohol Screenings
By Archie Hamilton, Qsource Behavioral Health Manager

Depression and alcohol use disorders are common behavioral health conditions in adults, yet they are often under-identified in primary care settings. Challenges in effective care coordination for these and other behavioral health conditions contribute to high hospital readmission