Resources help improve quality measures, coding |
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The Physician Alliance members have a wealth of complimentary resources available to help improve coding, quality measures, gaps in care, revenue and more.
The Learning Institute provides links to coding tip sheets, education videos, TPA newsletters, patient resources, coronavirus resources and more.
A variety of patient education materials focus on health topics such as preventive screenings, decreasing antibiotic use, healthy lifestyle, diabetes care and blood pressure control. The following education materials can be downloaded for sharing to patient portals, practice websites and more. You can also print to post in waiting areas and exam rooms or give to patients.
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Antibiotic use
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6 facts you should know about using antibiotics for bronchitis poster
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Rx ‘non-prescription’ (antibiotics) flyer
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Rx ‘non-prescription’ (PEDIATRICS antibiotics) flyer
Cancer screening
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6 facts about breast cancer screening poster
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6 facts about colorectal cancer screening poster
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Pap and HPV test poster
Care management
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6 tips for managing low back pain poster
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Care management services poster
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Managing bronchitis poster
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Rx ‘non-prescription pad’ (low back pain) flyer
Diabetes management
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6 ways to manage your diabetes poster
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6 tips for lowering diabetes risk poster
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Diabetic eye exam poster
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Patient diabetes self management form
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Patient diabetes action plan form
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Understanding diabetic retinopathy poster
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General care
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Accurately measuring blood pressure (for practices) poster
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Patient asthma self management form (9 years and under)
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Patient asthma self management form (10 years and older)
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Patient checklist (primary care) poster
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Patient healthy lifestyle self management form (17 years and under)
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Patient healthy lifestyle self management form (18 years and older)
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Patient heart failure self management goals form
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Tips for lowering & taking blood pressure pad (with patient tracking sheet) handout
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Vitamin D testing poster
Telemedicine
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Telemedicine tips (for engaging patients) poster
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Telemedicine ideas (for practices) poster
Urgent care
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Urgent care poster
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Urgent care handout (practices can add customized info)
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Pediatrician joins TPA board of managers |
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The Physician Alliance recently appointed Marcus DeGraw, MD to the board of managers.
Dr. DeGraw is board-certified in pediatrics and practices at Ascension St. John Children's Center. He currently serves as the chairman of the department of pediatrics and medical director of ambulatory pediatrics and the child protection team at Ascension St. John Children’s Hospital in Detroit.
A graduate of Wayne State University Medical School, Dr. DeGraw completed his residency in pediatrics at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and also completed a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where he trained as a child abuse expert.
Dr. DeGraw joins the board of managers representing St. John Medical Group, one of the five local physician organizations that came together to form The Physician Alliance in 2011.
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Get tips, support at population health and quality webinars |
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Understanding incentive program requirements can help improve quality measures, patient care, revenue and more. Practices participating in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Physician Group Incentive Program through The Physician Alliance can join monthly webinars for support, best practices and tips from TPA staff.
The webinars provide better understanding of quality metrics related to chronic conditions; updates related to BCBSM quality programs and/or initiatives; and performance reporting and performance improvement
These webinars take place on the second Tuesday of the month (excluding December). Upcoming dates and registration information can be found here.
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The rise of mRNA vaccines: A new era of vaccinology |
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has made headlines recently due to its prominent role in combating the COVID-19 virus. This breakthrough in vaccinology has established itself as a promising alternative to traditional vaccination methods because it is safe for immunocompromised patients, is cost-effective, and can be quickly manufactured.
Today more than 535 million COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have been administered, and based on an independent analysis by the FDA, mRNA vaccines demonstrated as high as 95% efficacy. Leading biotech companies are exploring opportunities to leverage mRNA technology to develop novel vaccinations and immunotherapy treatments for other illnesses.
The road to mRNA vaccine development
Traditional vaccines use a small strain of the actual virus to imitate an infection, while mRNA vaccines use part of the virus’ mRNA to trigger production of the antibodies that defend the body when faced with the real virus.
Though mRNA therapies may appear to be new technology, their initial development is the outcome of decades of research. Historically, the path to market approval for new clinical treatments is extremely complex. However, through innovation, collaboration, and increased funding, biotech and clinical leaders were able to use existing mRNA research to accelerate the development, testing, manufacture, and distribution of the highly successful mRNA COVID-19 vaccine to the public.
Will emerging mRNA technology herald a new era for vaccinology?
Clinical research is already underway to develop mRNA therapies for a host of additional harmful illnesses, including influenza, HIV, Lyme disease, Ebola, Zika virus, and cancer. Furthermore, clinical researchers are exploring the role mRNA could play in the production of proteins missing in diseases like cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and sickle cell anemia. This new era of vaccinology represents an exciting medical advancement with the potential to profoundly impact healthcare.
Source: Atlantic Health Partners, a TPA Affiliate Partner, offers low pricing on top vaccines, plus an annual rebate eligibility for TPA practices for all program vaccine purchases. Learn more.
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