Hospital Core Measures Webinar Series For Abstraction & Quality Professionals Presented By Primaris

Feb. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Columbia, MO...Primaris, a nationally recognized leader in core measures abstraction is proud to present 8 different core measures webinars for hospital quality and compliance professionals.

Since 1999, Primaris has been a pioneer in the world of core measures abstraction. "As a premier core measures consulting firm it is our responsibility to stay in front of the latest information, regulations and requirements from The Joint Commission, CMS and  to make sure we disseminate, inform and educate as many healthcare professionals as possible," said Richard A. Royer, Chief Executive Officer, Primaris.

These weekly webinars are 90 minutes long and cover the following critical and timely topics:

Outpatient Records for Core Measures
Rules of Abstractions for Core Measures
Data Elements Across the Measure Sets
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Heart Failure
Pneumonia
Surgical Care Improvement Project
Other Abstraction and Validation Topics
Please visit http://www.frallc.com/conference.aspx?ccode=WH365 to sign up and for more information.

The instructor for all of the core measures webinars is Andrei Kuznetsov, MA, is the Director of Analytical Services at Primaris, a healthcare consulting business located in Columbia, MO. Mr. Kuznetsov’s involvement in the Core Measures data collection dates back to 1999 when The Joint Commission engaged four volunteer states, including Missouri, in its Core Measure Pilot. Ever since then, Mr. Kuznetsov has worked to ensure accuracy of the Core Measures data. Mr. Kuznetsov has trained over 300 hospital staff in Core Measures Abstraction. His expertise comes from the hands-on education to hospital staff and from analysis of the disagreements between hospitals and the external auditors. He issues a monthly summary of Q&A regarding the abstraction matters, based on questions submitted to him by hospital abstractors. He also ensures accuracy of medical record abstraction for Primaris’ private clients by re-abstracting records and providing feedback and education to the nurses who perform Core Measures Abstraction.

Primaris provides the most comprehensive and benefit rich Core Measures Abstraction service available. As a pioneer, Primaris has been working with and collecting Core Measures Abstraction data since 1999. Our staff of seasoned healthcare experts understands your real world issues and concerns and will design a specific program to address your unique needs, specifications and deadlines. With the industry's most comprehensive knowledge base and dedicated subject matter experts ready to advise you, we are the partners you can count on.

For More Information Contact:

Mr. Andrei Kuznetsov
1-800-735-6776
akuznetsov@primaris.org
http://www.healthcarecoremeasures.com

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Primaris provides the most comprehensive and benefit rich Core Measures Abstraction service available. As a pioneer, Primaris has been working with and collecting Core Measures Abstraction data since 1999. Our staff of seasoned healthcare experts understands your real world issues and concerns and will design a specific program to address your unique needs, specifications and deadlines. With the industry's most comprehensive knowledge base and dedicated subject matter experts ready to advise you, we are the partners you can count on.