1) Yes and No - AC alone is not sufficient in my view for documenting Chronic Care Management because of the "electronic Care Plan" requirement. We use MyPHTS (
www.MyPHTS.com for $49.99 per provider per month; 1 month free trial) automated web based tool for annual wellness documentation, patient centric care plans, chronic care coordination, and patient education and self-directed management tool. We leverage MyPHTS with AC for electronic care plan documentation.
2) Yes - proper documentation is key; MyPHTS facilitates compliant documentation
3) But CCM is not just "documentation"; CCM is a process involving some level of practice change management and adaptation; it's not as complicated as it would seem once you get your processes in place;but you do need to be invested in adapting some level of change; MyPHTS team assists you with this process by learning about your practice situation and sharing insight and protocols for incorporating CCM into your existing practice processes.
4) Can MA directed by me be used to document plan and time:
Yes - My office MAs use MyPHTS to assist in obtaining automated Annual Wellness and Care Plan assessments from patients. We incorporate the assessments into our AC office notes elaborating where necessary.
Yes - But only certified/registered MAs time can be counted towards the 20 minute non face to face CCM time documented. I am encouraging my office MAs to pursue formal certification/registration.
Frank, you can reach out to me through info@myphts.net for more information and to schedule a demo and arrange a free trial of MyPHTS.
Briefly, I am part of a small group of primary care physicians who developed MyPHTS application. My primary care practice uses AC. We can discuss specifically how my practice leverages the two technologies MyPHTS and AC.
Best wishes,
MKO
