Chronic Care Staffing (“CCS”) celebrates National Nurses Week 2022! This occasion offers us all an opportunity to say thanks and to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s nearly three million nurses. The Week, sponsored and promoted by the American Nurses Association, kicks off on May 6th with National Nurses Day and concludes on May...
The 2022 Medicare Final Rule went into effect on January 1, 2022, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) significantly increased reimbursement for Chronic Care Management (“CCM”, CPT 99490/G0511). If your practice or clinic has ever considered CCM, now is the time to implement this program for you and your patients. Read more here....
Chronic Care Staffing (“CCS”) is a clinically-based patient health management company providing Chronic Care Management (“CCM”) services to small and large clients alike. Our priority is ensuring that our clients’ patients receive high-quality care from knowledgeable and attentive Care Coordinators. At CCS we understand that patient satisfaction drives engagement and value-based care outcomes. We play...
The 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was officially published on November 2, 2021, and will go into effect on January 1, 2022. The Final Rule bodes well for the many providers that are currently providing Chronic Care Management (“CCM”) services. Accounting firm PYA has projected an increase in reimbursement for CCM based on...
Healthcare has shifted from fee-for-service care to Value Based Care (“VBC”) with the help of Medicare approved programs such as Annual Wellness Visits (“AWV”). AWVs are completely covered by Medicare Part B, requiring no patient copay while still contributing towards the patient’s deductible. This encourages very high patient participation. AWVs provide an extra level of...
Monday, November 15, 2021, marked the 24th Annual MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Golf Tournament. This annual golf tournament helps patients with out-of-pocket costs and advancements in life-saving research at Hollings. Chronic Care Staffing was proudly in attendance to support this wonderful cause!
There is a plethora of information and resources available regarding the administration of the additional dose for the COVID-19 vaccination. There has also been confusion for many patients as the additional dose becomes available. Chronic Care Staffing is here to help your patients navigate this information with ease whether they have access to a computer,...
Telehealth Awareness Week (TAW) is upon us! South Carolina Telehealth Alliance (SCTA) has hosted TAW since 2016 with the goal being to engage people in meaningful conversations surrounding telehealth and brainstorming how we can make it better. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the exponential growth we have seen in the use of telemedicine by...
2021 NACHC Community Health Institute (CHI) and EXPO The NACHC Community Health Institute (CHI) and EXPO are underway in Orlando, Florida! It is the largest annual gathering of health center clinicians, executives, consumer board members along with Health Center Controlled Networks and State/Regional Primary Care Associations. The conference is kicking off during a time...
