Li H, De Francesco M, Mathews T, Singh G, Baratt Y, Evans K, Jan H. Enhancing Annual Wellness Visits: A Pharmacy-Driven Quality Improvement Approach With Multidisciplinary Collaboration.
J Ambul Care Manage 2024;
47:278-283. [PMID:
39028578 DOI:
10.1097/jac.0000000000000508]
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Abstract
Annual wellness visits (AWVs) guide appropriate patient care through lifestyle modifications, medication intervention, or social assistance. We launched a quality improvement program to target Medicare beneficiaries as part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Key stakeholders collectively implemented a process consisting of two cohorts: AWVs completed with the support of the pharmacy team or directly by providers. A standardized workflow for the pharmacy cohort involved the clinical pharmacists and pharmacy extenders, allowing a layered learning experience. The AWV completion rate was optimized with the interventions of the pharmacy team.
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