How much time staff and providers are expected to spend during the visit to use the tools?
This will be determined by the score and the provider, but in most cases, there is a 3-5 minute discussion.
Are the screening tools validated and billable?
The PEARLS tool is validated, and in California there is approved funding for reimbursement, it varies from state to state otherwise, but we do have guidance on billing, and have had practices across the US be successful in getting reimbursement. Click here for our PDF on billing considerations.
What will be involved in integration of those tools in EMR?
We ask that you document the ACE score in your EHR, at a minimum, and be able to (at some point) provide data reporting on screening rates.
Based on your previous experience, how difficult is it to integrate the screening tool into the EMR?
Based on our experience, there has always been a way to work a score into a field in any EHR, and this would be a topic we would work with you on during the coaching calls.
Are there any strings attached to the $10,000 stipend in terms of regulations on how funds are to be utilized?
There is no restriction on how the funds will be used.
What is the difference between this particular program and the MOC 4 activity that practices listed on slide 26 of your presentation?
As this project is a collaboration between both CYW and NJAAP, we merged our programs so that we are essentially using similar practices implemented by the NPPC pilot practices but within a Project ECHO framework.
What is the word/character limit on the “write in” questions of the application?
There are no word limits set in the write in questions; however we do ask that you answer in the most concise manner possible.