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How to Close Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Gaps in Care

Medicare Annual Wellness Visits are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, offering a comprehensive review of patients' health and an opportunity for healthcare providers to craft personalized prevention plans. Despite their importance, a gap persists, as patients frequently miss these critical appointments. At HealthHelper, we're committed to assisting primary care practices and health systems to bridge this gap effectively.


As you read this article, take note of this approach and be sure to schedule a call with us. We are here to help you, and your patients, close this gap in care.


Step 1: Understanding the Importance of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits

Firstly, it is crucial to understand the value that these visits hold. They are more than just a check-up; they provide an opportunity for healthcare providers to develop and update personalized prevention plans. These visits lead to improved long-term health outcomes for patients, and better reimbursement and quality performance for providers.


Step 2: Set Up a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Workflow at Your Practice

Incorporating a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit workflow into your primary care practice can significantly enhance preventive care delivery and streamline operational processes. Essential considerations include training nurses and nurse practitioners on specific Medicare Annual Wellness Visit protocols, leveraging EHR data for identifying eligible patients, and establishing effective scheduling and follow-up systems to ensure continuous, compliant care and optimize Medicare reimbursement opportunities.


Step 3: Identifying the Gaps

To overcome the barriers to Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, it's essential to pinpoint the underlying issues. Are patients fully aware of the visits' benefits? Is your practice struggling with patient outreach or care continuum integration? HealthHelper offers a tech-enabled service that extends your care team's capabilities, making patient engagement seamless and effective.


Care Gaps Closed


Step 4: Leveraging Technology with Personalization

HealthHelper's innovative approach combines technology with personalized patient care. By integrating with your Electronic Health Records (EHR), we facilitate targeted outreach, ensuring each patient receives communication through their preferred channels. This strategy not only respects patient communication preferences but also enhances the effectiveness of each interaction. We work within your EHR and coordinate seamlessly with your staff leveraging the power of your EHR to enhance coordination, improve information sharing and facilitate optimal patient care. We aim to optimize efficiency and promote a cohesive approach to healthcare delivery.

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Step 5: Measurable Outcomes for Your Practice

Our collaboration aims to transform patient intentions into actions. By utilizing HealthHelper, you can expect an increase in scheduled Medicare Annual Wellness Visits and improvements in quality metrics—all without overburdening your healthcare providers. With our intelligent, AI-enabled patient engagement solutions, we are dedicated to closing Medicare Annual Wellness Visit gaps in care.


Connect with us to redefine panel management in your practice and close gaps in care for Medicare Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.


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