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In this issue
- COVID-19 Updates
- 2021 CI Program Appeals
- Epic Updates
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Webinar: COVID-19 Clinical Update: Tim Lineberry, MD and Rob Citronberg, MD are joined by pharmacy and lab leaders to share the latest clinical and operational updates on available EUA medications and treatments for COVID-19, the current state of testing supplies and more. CME credit is available. Watch on-demand webinar | View slides
Positive asymptomatic results routed to PCPs: To ensure all patients with a positive COVID-19 test result receive appropriate and timely notification, effective Jan. 25, positive asymptomatic test results are being routed to PCP offices for follow up calls. APP aligned PCP practices will receive your patients' results in the same way you receive other test results from Advocate Aurora. Unassigned patients will receive outreach from a centralized team. Note that 90% of asymptomatic testing patients have an active LiveWell account, so they also receive their test results in LiveWell within 24-48 hours. In addition, all patients with positive results and active LiveWell accounts are invited to enroll in our automated virtual symptom monitoring program through LiveWell to receive virtual support and interventions should their symptoms worsen.
Limited visitor policy: As we move out of this COVID-19 surge, all facilities will move to the limited visitor policy effective Jan. 31. Review the Visitor Guidelines regularly for updates and additional details.
- Hospital inpatients and outpatients: 1 visitor
- Emergency department: 1 visitor
- Pediatrics: 2 visitors
- Ambulatory clinics and surgery centers: 1 support person
Virtual health reimbursement coverage: Refer to the payer overview and summary outlining the latest virtual health insurance coverage changes.
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Clinical Integration Program
2021 CI Program Appeals
Final scorecards will soon be available in Cerner HealtheRegistries. The CI team will post an update to APP Pro when scores are available. Notification of any post snapshot adjustments will be sent to physicians via email in early February.
APP physicians have the option to file an appeal for correction of an unmet measure if you believe results are in error. Only unmet measures (after post snapshot adjustments are applied) and unmet, scorable patients are eligible for appeal. Appeals must meet the deadlines and requirements outlined in the 2021 Appeals Guidelines on APP Pro’s 2021 CI Appeals page.
Appeals may be filed beginning Feb. 7 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on Feb. 25. Appeal requests submitted after 5 p.m. CST on Feb. 25, 2022, won’t be accepted.
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Supporting Your Practice
Meridian provider portal overview webinar Jan. 31: This webinar will be an overview of the following functions within the Meridian Provider Portal: Claims submission, authorizations, payment disputes, verifying eligibility, care gaps, and more. Register in advance here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please register for the Meridian Provider Portal prior to the webinar.
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Q1 Epic upgrade cancelled: The Q1 Epic upgrade planned to go live March 9 is cancelled due to the COVID-19 surge and staffing challenges. Features and functions will be combined with the July 13 upgrade. Watch for updates.
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Epic Update: Hospital edition for physicians and APCs: The Epic Update: Hospital edition for Physicians and APCs provides consistent information for physicians and APCs who use Epic in the hospital setting. This edition includes updates on Epic Q1 upgrade cancelled, face-to-face-restraint SmartPhrase and code status alert.
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MA Open Enrollment - Now Live
From Jan. 1 to March 31, patients in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan have opportunity to switch to a different MA plan or return to Original Medicare. As a reminder, we are in network with Devoted Health for an MA HMO plan – in addition to other major MA plans. To address patient questions about MA:
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One LiveWell experience everywhere - from app to laptop |
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The Advocate Aurora LiveWell platform now provides the same experience through the app or from a web browser, making it even easier for patients to manage their care – from virtual visits, appointment scheduling and test results to meal plans, meditation, health news and more. Existing LiveWell users do not need to take any action and can log in with their current username and password.
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New Wisconsin Hospital Opens Feb. 1
Aurora Medical Center opens to patients next week at 1220 Washington Ave. in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, filling a vital need in the rapidly growing Racine/Kenosha counties and across south Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Physicians will find high-tech medical and communication innovations to deliver precise and expert care while keeping patients connected in all steps of their care. The campus features a Level III Trauma emergency department, inpatient and outpatient care, medical office building and sports health/rehabilitation services with an indoor gym. Learn more: View flyer | Website
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Elevating Our Expertise
Research Institute launches new website: At Advocate Aurora Health, we’re advancing care through research. And we’re sharing our research expertise and accomplishments more broadly with the new Advocate Aurora Research Institute website. Check it out and read the latest news in this month’s enewsletter.
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Continuing Medical Education |
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COVID-19 MEDtalks CME
Join the upcoming virtual webinar, “Together as One and the Silver Lining of COVID-19 Pandemic” on Tuesday, Feb. 1, noon - 1 p.m.
Learn how to identify signs and symptoms of stress and trauma on mental well-being, the basics of the Advocate Aurora Peer-to-Peer support system, coping strategies and how to employ these skills in your professional and personal life. Register.
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CME Website: Webinars & Recordings |
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