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MOQCLink – Database Update
We are excited to announce that testing of our new database, MOQCLink, is complete! The database is now live and ready for data entry. For Round 2 2022, a limited set of clinical data abstractors have been entering data into MOQCLink from a small number of practices so that we can continue to verify that the abstraction process is correct. Once data is entered, we will begin to collaborate with Arbor Research (the vendor building and maintaining MOQCLink) regarding the reports and dashboards that we hope to make available to all practices starting in 2023. Remember that all data from all practices will be entered into MOQCLink, starting with Round 1 2023.
Abstraction Fun Facts
- MOQC Abstractors have at least 60 different logins and passwords to abstract for all the practices that have MOQC perform abstraction. This is for both electronic medical records systems and for QOPI login.
- 4800 charts were submitted for R1 2022 – more than any other previous round.
- Going forward, registration will only be needed once; MOQCLink will not require registering each round.
- MOQC’s internal abstractors access up to 16 different EMRs.
- MOQC’s internal abstractors reviewed almost 13,000 patients in Round 1 2021.
- If a patient is noted to have a family history of cancer, ages of ALL relatives (1st and 2nd degree) at time of diagnosis must be documented or documented as unknown to be considered complete and meet the family history measure.
ACA Enrollment Reminder
MOQC would like to remind all Michiganders that Open Enrollment for 2023 health insurance runs from November 1, 2022, through January 15, 2023. Open Enrollment gives Michiganders the chance to take advantage of newly extended tax subsidies that can help make insurance more affordable. During 2022, approximately 85% of enrolled Michiganders qualified for a subsidy.
During this year’s Open Enrollment period, Michiganders will have more than 300 health plans to choose from, giving them more flexibility in the coverage they need to protect their health and the health of their families.
Please find a local agent who can help: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/
Website Scavenger Hunt
Before the Fall Regional Meetings, an online scavenger hunt was included as part of the registration email. Thank you to those who participated while also learning more about the resources we offer. Keep an eye out for a small gift coming your way.
Megan Beaudrie
Tracey Cargill-Smith
Heather West