KENTUCKY REGIONAL EXTENSION CENTER

2025 Annual Conference

October 23, 2025 – Campbell House, Lexington, KY and ONLINE

Join us for an engaging day where we share essential topics shaping modern healthcare today and into the future. Our agenda includes in depth discussions of Quality Initiatives, HIPAA compliance, Hospital Promoting Interoperability, and more.

Whether you’re a clinician, administrator, or a member of healthcare staff, this event is tailored to equip you with the insights and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape.

Be prepared for dynamic presentations led by industry experts and an exciting lineup of guest speakers who will address pertinent issues and provide valuable perspectives.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Marc Cormier, UK Sports

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHCARE TEAMS

This year’s keynote presentation will explore the application of performance psychology principles to healthcare, with a special emphasis on rural settings where resources and staffing are often limited. Drawing on lessons within sports psychology, the talk will highlight strategies to enhance communication, strengthen group dynamics, and improve performance under pressure, while addressing critical challenges such as burnout, transitions, and workforce sustainability.

Attendees will gain practical insights into how concepts like mental toughness, role clarity, and team cohesion—long studied in sport—can directly translate to quality improvement in healthcare organizations. By reframing healthcare challenges through a performance lens, the session will equip providers, leaders, and staff with tools to optimize their individual and collective effectiveness while maintaining personal well-being.

FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Tama Thé, UK HEALTHCARE

DREAMS OF DATA—THE PROMISE OF AI FOR KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE

Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine around the world. How can we make sure that Kentucky doesn’t get left behind? This presentation explores how we can harness AI to build a smarter, more connected healthcare system. We’ll look at how AI can improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce documentation burdens, and help address the physician shortage. We will highlight some of the innovative projects underway at UK HealthCare and get a peek of the broader vision driving the next wave of healthcare transformation.

Agenda

Thursday, October 23, 2025

All Sessions in Eastern Time (ET)

8:00
Registration & Mingling with Exhibitors and Advisors
8:30
Welcome
8:40
Changes to HIPAA Security Rule – The Latest Updates
Amy Daley, Kentucky REC
9:40
UK HealthCare: Advancing Kentucky Together & Legislative Update
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
10:25
Break/Networking
10:45
Elevating Quality and Value: Leading Teams into the Next Generation of Care
Katie Carozza & Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC
11:35
LUNCH
12:05
Partner Awards Presentations
12:20
From the Locker Room to the Clinic: Sport Psychology Strategies for Healthcare Teams
Keynote Speaker Marc Cormier, University of Kentucky
1:35
Break/Networking
1:50
Hospital Medicare Promoting Interoperability and Quality Reporting
Kristina Stolitca & Robin Curnel, Kentucky REC
2:35
HIE-Speed Ahead: Connecting Care Smarter
Andrew Bledsoe, KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
3:05
Break/Networking
3:20
Dreams of Data—The Promise of AI for Kentucky Healthcare
Tama Thé MD, UK HealthCare
4:20
Closing Remarks
4:30
Conference 2025 Ends

Hotel Information

Book your stay at The Campbell House today for only $159—available through Oct 6

EXHIBITORS

Aledade
Aledade
Passport Health Plan
Aledade
Anthem
Passport Health Plan
Aetna
Anthem
Passport Health Plan
Passport Health Plan
Passport Health Plan
Passport Health Plan
KMGMA
Passport Health Plan
KMGMA
Passport Health Plan
Passport Health Plan
KMGMA
KMGMA
Passport Health Plan
Passport Health Plan
Passport Health Plan