The COPD evaluation MedicalTemplate is ideal for healthcare providers evaluating patients with COPD. Hospitalists, internal medicine physicians, pulmonologists, family practice physicians, and other healthcare providers can use it.
COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for causing 124,000 deaths per year. Over 24 million Americans have this disease- women are more likely to die from it than men. COPD is a major health concern that costs healthcare providers approximately $37 billion every year.
Because of its big impact on healthcare, many quality improvement initiatives and pay-for-performance programs have made COPD a priority. The COPD Evaluation MedicalTemplate helps healthcare providers to improve their treatment of COPD patients.
The MedicalTemplate includes all of the required elements for an E&M encounter, such as Chief complaint, History of present illness, Past medical and surgical history, Social history, Family history, Review of systems, Review of data (labs, tests, imaging), Physical exam, and Assessment and plan. Additionally, there are detailed checklists for the severity of COPD symptoms, current and planned COPD therapy, and other features that are beneficial for a comprehensive COPD treatment plan.
The MedicalTemplate also includes the Medicare PQRI Quality Measures #46 Medication Reconciliation, #47 Advanced Care Plan, #51 COPD: Spirometry Evaluation, and #52 COPD: Bronchodialator Therapy. Overall, the COPD Evaluation MedicalTemplate is a valuable software tool for healthcare providers to evaluate their COPD patients and improve their care.
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