Direct to provider contracts are beneficial from a quality and health economics perspective but they can limit care to the patients they are designed to serve. Joe Sasson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of MedAxiom Ventures, shares some innovative solutions that would offer better access between providers and payers.

Patient access has become one of the hottest topics across the country in the majority of CV programs. Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-CA, Director of Revenue Cycle Solutions at MedAxiom, shares how patients define access and what we consider to be the attributes to a high performing CV program.

Trying to determine how much time an APP should contribute weekly can vary depending on the needs and size of the organization. Ginger Biesbrock, PA-C, MPH, MPAS, AACC, Vice President - Consulting for MedAxiom, explains why it is important for the leadership and APP teams to set and review expectations and what each should commit to for building a healthy team-based environment.

The Fall CV Transforum is quickly approaching and we want you to be aware of what will be covered. Lori Walsh provides a first look at the agenda with insights about the sessions we're planning. Lori Walsh, MHSA is Vice President - Membership and Senior Consultant for MedAxiom.

Most programs are involved with at least one registry but struggle to effectively utilize the data. Ginger Biesbrock explains three areas that need to be managed in order to ensure this valuable tool is not left unused. Ginger Biesbrock, PA-C, MPH, MPAS, AACC, is Vice President - Consulting for MedAxiom.

How can we deliver quality care to our patients where they need it most? HeartTalk guests share their unique perspectives on outreach program management and strategies for maintaining: local, patient-centered care, team-based care for post-procedure patients, and effective APP utilization. Dino Recchia, MD, FACC, is Chairman of the Department of Cardiology for Traverse Heart & Vascular, Munson Healthcare. Robert Vincent, MD is Chief Financial Officer for Sibley Heart Center Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Kay Stewart-Huey is Vice President of Cardiac Services for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Ginger Biesbrock, PA-C, MPH, MPAS, AACC, is Vice President - Consulting for MedAxiom.

It's important to create a formal process for acclimating and developing each new employee. Lori Walsh provides seven tips to help improve employee engagement and provide that continuous line of communication. Lori Walsh, MHSA is Vice President - Membership and Senior Consultant for MedAxiom.

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Time is central to the Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding system and changes from CMS and the American Medical Association (AMA) could impact documentation requirements in this area. Nicole Knight provides a few things you may want to look at as you evaluate your time-based coding effectiveness, training needs and future opportunities. Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-CA, is Director of Revenue Cycle Solutions at MedAxiom Consulting.

Lead administrator and physician from Bellin Health share their journey of navigating the corridor from volume to value-based healthcare and address these important questions:
•What does volume-to-value mean for you?
•How are physicians reacting to this new population health model?
•Why have you decided to focus on understanding cost of care?
•From a population health perspective, what focus areas are you targeting for 2019?

Andrea Werner, MSW is Senior Vice President for Cardiovascular and Pulmonology; Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine; and Pathology and Radiology for Bellin Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin. James Rider, MD is the Director of Cardiovascular Research, Nuclear Cardiology, and the CHF program for Bellin Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Lori Walsh, MHSA is Vice President - Membership and Senior Consultant for MedAxiom.

Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) have been included in Medicare's methodology for risk adjusting provider payment since 2004. And while not new, they continue to be a topic of concern. This video answers: what do physicians need to focus on regarding HCCs, how should HCCs be handled on the outpatient side, and what are some strategies to improve documentation and to best incorporate HCCs into the physician workflow? Linda Gates-Striby, CCS-P, ACS-CA is Director Quality Assurance, SVMG Ascension Indiana. Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, is Director of Revenue Cycle Solutions and Senior Consultant, for MedAxiom, an ACC Company. For more information, email [email protected] or visit https://www.medaxiom.com