Cardiac Care Link (CCL)
The Cardiac Care Link (CCL) program seeks to improve the quality of care for cardiac patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality cardiac care. For Cardiac Care Link Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke. The performance measure areas, developed by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the performance assessment organizations, include:
• Blood pressure control
• Complete lipid profile
• Cholesterol control
• Use of aspirin or another antithrombotic
• Smoking status and cessation advice and treatment
To view the Cardiac Care Link (CCL) program measures click here.
Check out the Cardiac Care Analysis- Savings Estimate (PDF).
For more information on BTE's CCL program, go to www.bridgestoexcellence/cardiaccare