Jan 9, 2020
With the start of 2020, we have a new set of rules and guidelines to implement for the Quality Payment Program Year 4! At the same time, we are now in the submission period for 2019.
Kentucky REC experts will present the biggest impacts of the Final Rule for the Merit Based Incentive Payment System’s (MIPS) four performance categories, highlighting what could affect you and your practice the most. We will also explore the changes to the Alternative Payment Model (APMs) track of the QPP, and what you can expect to see with the future of the program.
MIPS is becoming progressively more difficult to achieve a positive payment incentive as thresholds increase, and as more clinicians aim to better their own performance to avoid the penalties associated with the program. Don’t fall behind in your performance!
Webinar – QPP Year 4: FINAL RULE HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:30 PM ET
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Jan 6, 2020
Do you have questions about the benefits of PCMH/PCSP?
Are you wondering how to sustain your recognition?
Join us for an in-depth conversation about recent PCMH and PCSP updates, along with ways to sustain a patient-centered care model through Recognition and Annual Reporting.
Topics include:
- recognition sustainability
- quality improvement
- financial benefits
- increase staff engagement
- improve patient satisfaction
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) are excellent practice transformation models for organizations committed to improving access, communication, and care coordination. NCQA recognized practices succeed in cutting costs, increasing both quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. Now is the perfect time to pursue recognition since your organization can also receive full points in the Improvement Activities category of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).
Webinar: USING PCMH/PCSP TO TRANSFORM YOUR PRACTICE
Thursday March 5, 12-1 p.m. ET
Contact us at Kentucky REC with your questions about PCMH and PCSP. Our team of experts is here to help: 859-323-3090.
Dec 2, 2019
The start of a new year brings many additions to your to-do list. Between wrapping up the 2019 program year and preparing to attest, and beginning the 2020 performance period with all of its changes, it can seem like too much to keep up with.
To help kick off the year, and a new decade, our first webinar will help you sort and manage your QPP to-do list for 2020. This will help ensure you are making progress toward meeting goals and not letting anything slip between the cracks.
We will guide you through:
- creating an Action Plan for the 2020 Program Year
- key areas to concentrate on in 2020
- preparing for the 2019 QPP attestation
- identifying areas of focus for Quality
- month by month break down
Join us as we discuss the four performance categories and how to create a plan to set you and your practice up for success!
QPP Year 4: Planning for Success
Thursday, January 16, 2020 12:30 PM ET
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Nov 25, 2019
In our new episode of the PILL podcast, Trudi speaks with Dr. James Keck, a Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine board certified physician who cares for patients in the University of Kentucky Family Medicine Clinic. He supervises, trains, and educates medical students and Family and Preventive Medicine Residents at the UK clinic and UK hospital. Recently, Dr. Keck and colleagues implemented several strategies to promote Diabetes Prevention Program referrals from primary care colleagues to the UK Diabetes Prevention Program. He discusses the diagnosis of “prediabetes”, including who should be screened, how it is diagnosed, and next steps to avoid diabetes.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is a partnership of public and private organizations working to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Partners make it easier for people at risk for type 2 diabetes to participate in evidence-based lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes. Kentucky has 55 recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program organizations serving 80 counties with in person classes. We also have online or distance learning locations covering all 120 counties. To find out more go to CHFS.KY.gov and search for Diabetes prevention programs.
Listen to our podcast at our new home, Buzzsprout, or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. All previous episodes are now available.
If you need assistance with quality improvement and/or the QPP, contact the Kentucky REC at 859-323-3090 or by email. For specific Quality Payment Program assistance for small practices, visit the online resource center.
Nov 15, 2019
With the calendar year drawing to a close, it’s time to develop your plans for submission to Year 3 of the Quality Payment Program. A great deal of hard work goes into a successful QPP submission. Much of your information gathering and documentation can actually be done now, or at least lined up for quick collection at the close of 2019.
Both Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability performance categories allow some flexibility in data reporting timeframes. You can select 90-continuous days for reporting for either category throughout the calendar year. This flexibility allows you to work ahead of the submission deadlines by gathering reports or other required documentation for the associated measures.
While Quality and Cost have a full year reporting requirement, you can implement strategies now for a strong finish to the 2019 performance year. Keep in mind that Cost is based upon Medicare Part B claims submitted to CMS during the performance year, so there is no additional information that to be submitted for attestation.
We’ll discuss how to put your practice in the best position for submission success. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your experts at Kentucky REC and have your QPP questions answered by our team of Quality Improvement Advisors!
QPP Year 3: Attestation Prep
Thursday, December 5, 2019 12:30 PM ET
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Nov 4, 2019
On November 1st CMS released the highly anticipated Quality Payment Program Year 4 Final Rule. This Final Rule will impact and shape the Quality Payment Program for Program Year 4, calendar year 2020, and beyond.
We would like to answer your specific questions during the webinar. Therefore, please submit any questions or contact us in advance here.
QPP Year 4 Webinar: Final Rule 2020
Tuesday Nov 26 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
Download the 2020 PFS/MACRA/Quality Payment Program Final Rule from the Federal Register here.
Read the Year 4 Final Rule Overview Fact Sheet and Executive Summary produced by CMS here.
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
