decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 2 (February)
4 tips to boost advance care planning revenue at your practice
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Article Overview
This article explains how practices can better incorporate advance care planning into routine care while understanding the Medicare billing context that made the service newly reimbursable. It highlights training resources, workflow support, documentation considerations, and practice-level approaches that help clinicians and staff identify appropriate opportunities for these conversations. The piece is aimed at providers, coders, billing staff, and practice administrators seeking a broader understanding of ACP-related revenue and operational support.
Why This Topic Matters
Advance care planning can be both clinically important and financially relevant, but practices may underuse it without the right training, workflows, and documentation tools. This article helps readers understand the general reimbursement landscape and the operational supports that can improve uptake.
Article Sections
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Patient encounters
Introduces the topic by framing advance care planning as a service tied to patient visits and Medicare payment. The section sets up the broader discussion of utilization and practice opportunity.
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4 tips for getting started with ACP
Presents practical practice considerations for incorporating advance care planning into routine care. The section discusses timing, workflow, provider judgment, documentation support, and handling completed forms.
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Resources
Lists external educational and organizational resources related to advance care planning. The section points readers to training and implementation support materials.
What You Will Learn
- How advance care planning fits into Medicare-reimbursed patient care
- What kinds of practice workflows can support ACP conversations
- How documentation and form-handling support ACP-related billing and recordkeeping
- Where providers can find general educational resources on advance care planning
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Healthcare administrators
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