New Medicare Preventive Services Quick Reference Information Chart
"The ABCs of Providing the Initial Preventive Physical Examination"
This two-sided laminated chart
can be used by Medicare fee-for-service physicians and qualified non-physician practitioners as a guide
when providing the initial preventive physical examination (IPPE). This handy tool identifies the components
and elements of the IPPE, and provides eligibility requirements, procedure codes to use when filing claims,
FAQs, suggestions for preparing patients for the IPPE, and lists references for additional information.
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Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)
"...PQRI establishes a financial incentive for eligible professionals to participate in a voluntary quality reporting program..." |
February Is American Heart Month
"Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
Found more often among people aged 65 or older, heart disease is largely preventable" |
Presidential Executive Order 
Health Care Transparency: Empowering Consumers To Save On Quality Care
"To spend their health care dollars wisely, Americans need to know their options in advance, know the quality
of doctors and hospitals in their area, and know what procedures will cost. When Americans buy new cars, they
have access to consumer research on safety, reliability, price, and performance - and they should be able to
expect the same when they purchase health care." |
U.S. Medicare
"The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare" |
My Medicare
"Welcome to Medicare's free, secure online service for accessing your Medicare information.
As a registered user of My.Medicare.gov, you will have access to personalized information regarding
your Medicare benefits and services." |
Social Security Administration
"The Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration." |
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
"The Official Website for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)" |
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
"The Official Website for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Mike Leavitt, and based in Washington, D.C."
"Leading America to Better Health, Safety and Well-Being" |
AARP
"Benefits, Advocacy and Information on Aging for People Age 50 and Over" |
American Cancer Society
"The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing
cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research education advocacy and service." |
American Health Quality Association (AHQA)
"Advancing Quality of Care and Patient Safety Nationwide" |
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
"Advancing Excellence in HealthCare" |
American Medical Association
"A voluntary association of physicians in the United States which sets standards for the medical profession and advocates on behalf of physicians and..." |
Remaking American Medicine
"This Website was created to help inspire, motivate and connect people and institutions that are dedicated
to improving health care quality. This Web site is designed as an organizing tool for groups and individuals
participating in the outreach campaign for Remaking American Medicine...Health Care for the 21st Century." |
National Quality Forum
"The National Quality Forum is a voluntary consensus standards-setting body, created in 1999 as a unique public-private partnership" |
Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Plan
"The National Quality Forum is a voluntary consensus standards-setting body, created in 1999 as a unique public-private partnership" |
Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center
"The Center serves as a bridge to facilitate sharing information, expertise, and experience between and among
the SMPs. In addition, The Center provides general information for consumers on health care errors, fraud and
abuse. The Center works to create an infrastructure that promotes sharing knowledge and best practices at the
local level and provides an open community supportive of all SMPs, from novice to expert." |
Influenza Summit Newsletter, Issue2, July2006
"The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) co-sponsor the
National Influenza Vaccine Summit (The Summit). The Summit is an action-oriented entity with over 400 members who
represent over 100 public and private organizations with an interest in addressing and resolving influenza and
influenza vaccine issues. " |
Assessment of the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Program
"Studies have shown improvement in quality of health care in the United States. However, the factors responsible for this improvement are largely unknown..." |
Remaking American Medicine Newsletter - September, 2006
"Want the latest news on what is happening with Remaking American Medicine? The bi-monthly RAM Campaign Newsletter features stories about the latest things happening with local coalitions, the campaign and the production series" |
Important Messages From Medicare:
Welcome To Medicare
"Welcome Message From Medicare" |
Medicare Initial Preventive Physical Examination Encounter Form
"Dowload the Medicare Initial Preventive Physical Examination Encounter Form to take to your doctor" |
Your Rights As A Hospital Patient
"This document explains the rights of beneficiaries who are hospitalized as patients" |
Your Medicare Rights and Protections
"This booklet has information that beneficiaries and advocates need to know in order to file a complaint, appeal or identify where to go to get help with questions." |
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Beneficiary Protection
"Information and on beneficiary protection and beneficiary complaint processes" |
Virgin Islands Success Stories
"Pain and Pressure Ulcers reduced for Sea View Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility residents." |
Virgin Islands Medical Society
"Bringing into one organization, the physicians of the Virgin Islands" |
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center
"The mission of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center is to
deliver quality health care services to the people of St. Croix.
The St. Croix District Governing Board will protect the patients’ right to
receive services in a safe, compassionate, respectful and dignified manner.
The St. Croix District Governing Board will work to create the best possible
structural, fiscal and policy environment for the hospital to ensure that it
can fulfill its obligations to its patients and the community" |
Schneider Regional Medical Center
"Three facilities, but one healthcare system operating with one vision. Serving medical needs of patients all over the Caribbean" |
Nursing Home Compare
"Medicare.gov is pleased to provide information about Quality Measures, Nursing Home Staffing and Inspection Results for the nursing home you have selected" |
Home Health Compare
"This tool provides you with information on how well the home health agencies in your area care for their patients. " |
Hospital Compare
"This tool provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your
area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions.
This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals
provide. Hospital Compare was created through the efforts of the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and organizations that represent
hospitals, doctors, employers, accrediting organizations, other Federal
agencies and the public." |
Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)
"...PQRI establishes a financial incentive for eligible professionals to participate in a voluntary quality reporting program..." |
