Quality Improvement Projects
Improving Adherence of Annual Wellness Visits and Diabetes Screening to CMS/USPSTF Guidelines in Medicare-Insured Patients
Clinic details
- 6 attending physicians
- ~40 resident physicians
- 1 dietician
- 1 social worker (MSW)
- 1 pharmacist
- 2 LPNs (2 more as “transitions of care” LPNs in hospitals)
- 5 MAs
Project Description
Goal: Improve adherence with Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), as well as diabetes screenings.
Methods:
1) Utilize the electronic health record to identify patients who are eligible for an AWV.
2) Contact eligible patients to schedule an AWV.
3) Complete diabetes screen as applicable.
Results
This project increased the number of patients completing their AWV, as well as increased the number of diabetes screenings. There was also a positive financial impact to the clinic, generating a net income of over $7,000 (see below).
