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Clinical Integration updates: View the latest program updates including 2024 PCP scorecards available, HEDIS childhood immunization updates, 2024 SCP scorecards available March 15 and more.
Population health outreach: View the patient outreach being conducted on your behalf to support quality outcomes and close quality care gaps.
Updated COVID vaccine guidance to persons 65 years and older: The CDC have updated their COVID vaccine guidance to recommend persons 65 years and older should receive an additional dose of 2023–2024 Formula COVID-19 vaccine. The additional dose is to be administered at least four months following the initial dose of the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine. ACIP Vaccine Recommendations and Schedules | CDC
Measles Awareness: Chicago has recently seen an increase in measles cases, and physicians and APCs should be alert for patients exhibiting signs and symptoms. Measles typically causes a rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. Patients suspected of having measles should be immediately masked. Place them in a room with the doors closed (preferably negative pressure room), call local public health and contact Advocate Infection Prevention if at an Advocate site. Learn more.
New resources for your patients: In addition to helping close other care gaps, the Comprehensive Annual Visit Program can now help your Medicare Advantage and Medicare Shared Savings Program patients complete Advanced Care Planning conversations, including through a virtual visit. Learn how to refer using a Service To order or by calling 866-225-9528.
Bookmark this – a new way to reset your password: Effective Feb. 29, changes were implemented for password resets to enhance security for the Advocate Health network. These changes impact any Advocate Health account, including APP Pro and Epic. As a reminder, you may use an AdvocateOne ID to access these accounts, such as an a, b or c number, or use LastName_FirstName. Learn more.
Improved Medical Staff Services software: Our new software for medical staff and managed care initial and reappointment applications, MD-Staff, will save you time with a simplified process, pre-population of information and one credentialing process when applying to multiple sites. No action is needed at this time. You will receive an email from service@mdapp.com with instructions on how to log in when initially applying or due for your next reappointment. Read more.
Pharmacy & Therapeutics updates: Review the latest Pharmacy and Therapeutics ambulatory and regional committees’ decisions. View February summary.
Reminder – CT Heart Scans: Self-referrals for CT heart scans are no longer accepted. We will continue to offer heart scans at $49 for early diagnosis of heart disease for patients. Orders should be placed through Epic or as a paper order from an established physician or APC. Self-scheduling will also continue in LiveWell and on our consumer websites. Read More.
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