Chronic Care Management

[FREE WEBINAR] Medicare’s Big Investment in Chronic Care Management in 2022!

[FREE WEBINAR] Medicare’s Big Investment in Chronic Care Management in 2022!

Did you hear the big announcement from Medicare?...

Medicare increased Chronic Care Management (CCM) reimbursements by up to 50% on January 1st!

Join us on March 1st at 1pm Eastern as we discuss how a well-managed CCM program can have a strong positive impact on healthcare results and organizational profitability for your FQHC.

Why Now is Actually the PERFECT Time to Implement Chronic Care Management Services in Your FQHC

Why Now is Actually the PERFECT Time to Implement Chronic Care Management Services in Your FQHC

With the uncertain state of the world right now, i’ll bet starting a Chronic Care Management (CCM) program - or any new program, for that matter - in your FQHC is the last thing on your mind.

And for good reason - We’re all just trying to survive, right? Who starts something new when they’re in survival mode?

But what if I told you that adopting a Chronic Care Management Program would improve your patient outcomes and increase your revenue, with no financial risk to your health center?

The infographic below will explain why NOW is actually the PERFECT time to start offering Chronic Care Management Services in your FQHC, including how doing so will benefit your patients and your health center’s bottom line.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! CMS Guidance for 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! CMS Guidance for 2018

The Holidays are coming - good food, conversation, gifts, developing New Year’s budgets and strategies.  Wait – budgets and strategies?

Yes, you read right! Health centers can maximize their budgets (and thus their Mission) by reviewing Federal policy updates and reimbursement changes to FQHC’s.

FQHCs Can Now Bill for Chronic Care Management (CCM) Services

FQHCs Can Now Bill for Chronic Care Management (CCM) Services

The chronically ill account for a huge percentage of the population. In fact, as of 2012, approximately one half of all adults had one or more chronic health conditions, and one in four adults had two or more chronic health conditions. Additionally, heart disease and cancer—both chronic diseases—together accounted for almost half of all deaths in 2010. Given these facts, is it any surprise that, in 2010, eighty-six percent of all health care spending was for people with one or more chronic medical conditions? (CDC website)

As of January 1st, 2016, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs) are able to bill for Chronic Care Management (CCM) services provided to Medicare patients using CPT code 99490. CCM refers to the non-face-to-face coordination of care for chronically ill patients.