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Medicare Risk Adjustment Tip: Proper Progress Notes and Addendums

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 There are certain elements that must be thoroughly documented in the Progress Note for it to be considered complete, such as the Chief Complaint, HPI, PFSH, and the Assessment and Plan.  

Medicare Risk Adjustment Tip: Templates

Guidelines provided by WPS and Medicare enable the use of documentation templates as long as they are individualized for each patient’s needs and experiences.  

Medicare Risk Adjustment Tip: Sick Sinus Syndrome

Sick sinus syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that indicate that the heart's natural pacemaker is not working properly. There are requirements that need to be met in order for this diagnosis to be reported properly. Sick sinus syndrome is a type of heart rhythm disorder. It affects the heart's natural pacemaker, which controls the heartbeat. Sick sinus syndrome causes a slow heartbeat, pauses, or an irregular heartbeat.  

Comedy and Health: The Many Health Benefits of Laughter

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We have all heard the saying: “Laughter is the best medicine.” But have you ever wondered if it is actually true? Well, it turns out that it is more than just a catchy phrase. Laughter does have beneficial, short-term, and long-term effects on our bodies. The Physical Benefits of Laughter Let’s start with the physical effects. Did you know that laughter is great for your cardiovascular health? When we laugh, our blood flow increases, and it improves the function of blood vessels because when we laugh, we breathe in oxygen-rich air, which stimulates our heart and other organs. Laughter also boosts the immune system by decreasing stress hormones that would otherwise weaken it. Additionally, laughter causes the brain to release endorphins in the brain that not only improve mood but also can act as temporary pain relievers! Who would have thought that laughter could serve as an all-natural pain killer? There are muscular system benefits too of laughter. Have you ever laughed so hard tha...

Heart Disease and Stress Tests - Access Health Care Physicians, LLC

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Did you know? There are two types of stress tests to monitor your heart's activities - exercise and nuclear. A stress test , depending on which kind your doctor recommends, can reveal problems with blood flow within your heart. Book your appointment with us today!

Opportunities of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Access Health Care Physicians, LLC

COVID-19 is a truly global crisis that we have seen in our lifetime. No matter where we live, pandemics affect every person – most commonly children and old people. Millions of people are deprived of basic health services, education and protection because they were born into poverty or because of their ethnicity, religion or race. COVID-19 has widened this inequality gap and the social, economic and health effects of the pandemic will threaten child rights for years to come. A virus has brought the world's largest economy, the most powerful country, to its knees. Hospitals were overcrowded, morgues sprang up and doctors and nurses scrambled for protective personal equipment (PPE) as if it were a third world country.

Primary Care-Based Health Care System - Access Health Care Physicians, LLC

What you need to know about health care costs in the United States. We offer a wide range of insurance plans and products that focus on all aspects of your well-being – physical and emotional. We are listening to people's needs, developing policy solutions, and partnering with others to ensure that our health care system works for all. There is a need to act now because when it comes to people's health and well-being, waiting for tomorrow is not an option. Primary care is the first point of contact for health services and provides a single point of entry for the entire health system. Research has shown that access to primary health services is associated with better health outcomes, including an improvement in self-rated health and a reduction in all-cause mortality.