false
Catalog
HCCIntelligence™ Webinar Recording: Entrepreneursh ...
Webinar Q and A
Webinar Q and A
Back to course
Pdf Summary
HCCIntelligence and NNPEN's session on "I Want to Start a House Call Program!" provides insights into various aspects of running a house call medical practice.<br /><br />**Key Takeaways:**<br /><br />1. **Payment Models for Small Practices:**<br /> - Small practices struggle to meet the volume threshold for quality payment models, but changes are anticipated.<br /> - NNPEN seeks partnerships with small practices to navigate these models.<br /> - Negotiating private insurance rates is beneficial, particularly in provider shortage areas.<br /> - Two strategies for value-based payment models:<br /> - Avoid financial risk, lobby for bonuses based on quality metrics.<br /> - Pool financial risk among small practices to manage it profitably, considering the HBPC model's benefits.<br /><br />2. **Referral Management and Intake Practices:**<br /> - A structured intake process is crucial to determine immediate or future medical needs.<br /> - Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) to stratify patient risk and manage referrals.<br /> - Developing checklists and understanding community resources enhance referral management.<br /> - Telehealth can facilitate access to specialty care, such as telepsychiatry.<br /><br />3. **Insurance Coverage for House Calls:**<br /> - House calls are generally covered like office visits, with 80% covered by Medicare.<br /> - Managed Care Medicaid or HMO plans may require being the patient’s primary care provider for reimbursement.<br /> - Understand your payer contracts for specific rules and co-pay conditions.<br /><br />4. **Growth Phase Support:**<br /> - NNPEN and HCCI plan a conference addressing growth phase challenges.<br /> - Suggestions for specific growth issues are welcomed via email.<br /> - The CT Small Business Development Center's Road Map can help identify key performance metrics for growth stages.<br /><br />5. **Supportive Environment:**<br /> - Encouragement for those transitioning roles within healthcare, emphasizing the value of continued education and expertise.<br /><br />For inquiries or partnership opportunities, individuals are encouraged to contact NNPEN representatives via the provided emails.
Keywords
House Call Program
Payment Models
Small Practices
Referral Management
Intake Practices
Insurance Coverage
Telehealth
Growth Phase Support
Electronic Medical Records
NNPEN
©2022 Home Centered Care Institute. All rights reserved.
×
Please select your language
1
English