KENTUCKY REGIONAL EXTENSION CENTER

Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 29: What Hospitals Need to Know for Medicare PI

Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 29: What Hospitals Need to Know for Medicare PI

Jul 27, 2026

Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online

Oct. 29 2026, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House

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Trudi Matthews

Connecting Care Through Interoperability: What Hospitals Need to Know for Medicare PI

Speaker: Kristina Stolitca,  Kentucky REC

Kentucky REC Hospital team lead Kristina Stolitca will provide an overview of the Medicare Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals and explore how interoperability requirements continue to shape care delivery across the healthcare community. This session will review 2026 program requirements, including reporting periods, objectives, and measures, while highlighting key updates from the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule. Attendees will gain practical insight into evolving compliance expectations and the growing role of interoperability, public health reporting, and data exchange in supporting coordinated care and healthcare connectivity.

About Kristina Stolitca

Kristina Stolitca is a Health Information Technology Advisor at the Kentucky Regional Extension Center (KY REC), where she has served for 15 years. In this role, she supports hospitals across Kentucky participating in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program, providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance, EHR reporting, and program attestation. Kristina partners with hospital leaders and staff to assess performance, identify compliance gaps, and promote successful program participation. She develops tools and resources to help organizations navigate evolving CMS requirements, translating complex federal mandates into clear, actionable guidance. Her long-standing work at KY REC reflects a deep commitment to supporting Kentucky hospitals and advancing health information technology across the Commonwealth.

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.

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Webinar August 27 – CMS Proposes Significant Reforms to The Quality Payment Program

Jul 21, 2026


Don’t Miss Our Aug 27 Webinar:
2027 CMS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE-MAKING: QPP and BEYOND

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) issued the notice for proposed rule-making for the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program (QPP) on Tuesday, August 14th, 2026.

CMS is proposing transformational changes to several programs within this rule, including:

  • the sunset date for the MIPS track of the QPP
  • a further increase in available MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs)
  • significant APM incentive payment reforms
  • expansion of the Medicare Shared Savings Program
  • further clarification of the new Ambulatory Specialty Model
  • the introduction of core measures and other substantial changes to QPP performance categories

Stay in the know with the Kentucky REC – Register today and be prepared for 2027 and beyond!

2027 CMS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE-MAKING: QPP and BEYOND
THURSDAY AUG 27 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
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CMS encourages providers, healthcare organizations, vendors, and professional organizations to submit comments on the proposed rule.

How to comment:
The proposed rule includes directions for submitting comments within the 60-day comment period. CMS must receive comments by Monday, September 14, 2026.
When commenting, refer to file code: CMS-1848-P.
CMS does NOT accept FAX transmissions.

Use 1 of the 3 following ways to officially submit your comments:
• Electronically: www.regulations.gov
• Regular mail: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1848-P, P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016.
• Express or overnight mail: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

CONTACT US

Contact YOUR experts at Kentucky REC with all your CMS QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.

Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 29: Maximizing the HIPAA Security Rule

Jul 9, 2026

Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online

Oct. 29 2026, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House

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Trudi Matthews

Maximizing the HIPAA Security Rule for Practice Success

Speaker: Amy Daley,  Kentucky REC

Significant revisions to the HIPAA Security Rule are expected to be finalized and announced next year. Applying the new revisions to everyday operations in your practice is the key to maximizing and strengthening your overall compliance program. Our advisors will provide an overview of everything that is changing about the rule as well as timelines for expected compliance.

 

About Amy Daley

Amy Daley, CHPS, has been a Health IT Advisor for Kentucky Regional Extension Center since 2014 and is the HIPAA Team Lead. She specializes in HIPAA Security guidance for healthcare organizations across the state of Kentucky. Amy obtained her B.S. in Computer Information Systems from the University of Louisville. Amy has been a guest speaker at various conferences in Kentucky presenting on topics related to HIPAA Security and Promoting Interoperability. Her background includes expertise in the areas of implementation, training and management of EHR systems.

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.

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Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 29 – Keynote Speaker Cameron Mills

May 6, 2026

Kentucky REC 2026 Annual Conference logo with intertwining ribbons and text: Kentucky REC Presents - Connecting our Healthcare Community: Improving Quality, Enhancing Security and Promoting Interoperability - October 29 Lexington KY and Online
Kentucky REC 2026 Annual Conference logo with intertwining ribbons and text: Kentucky REC Presents - Connecting our Healthcare Community: Improving Quality, Enhancing Security and Promoting Interoperability - October 29 Lexington KY and Online

Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online

Oct. 29 2026, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House

This year’s conference will feature timely sessions on quality initiatives, HIPAA and security updates, hospital promoting interoperability, AI in healthcare, and emerging topics shaping healthcare.

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Keynote Speaker: CAMERON MILLS, LHC Group, CAMERON MILLS MINISTRIES

The Most Rarely Discussed Job in Health Care

Kentucky native Cameron Mills lived out a childhood dream by following in his father’s footsteps to play basketball at the University of Kentucky during one of the programs most successful eras. From 1994-1998, he helped lead the Wildcats to three NCAA Final Fours and three NCAA National Championship appearances. The team won two Championships, defeating Syracuse in 1996 and Utah in 1998.

Following his time at UK, Cameron founded Cameron Mills Ministries. He is a sought after speaker at conferences and events, sharing insights on the power of influence. His message focuses on everyday opportunities we have to impact others through actions, not just words.

At the same time, Cameron has also built a career in the health care industry. He has been with LHC Group since 2004, a national leader in home health and hospice services, which serves patients in 38 states. In 2019, he became Vice President and Chief Culture Officer. In this role, he encourages and supports frontline caregivers, individuals he considers heroes long before the Covid-19 pandemic brought them into the spotlight.

Cameron lives in Lexington, KY with his wife, Susan, and their son Alex. Susan is a children’s book author and illustrator. She is known for her series about a world of dinosaurs with special needs.

 

Keynote Speaker: CAMERON MILLS, LHC Group, CAMERON MILLS MINISTRIES

TEAMWORK – You can’t do it alone

Kentucky native Cameron Mills lived out a childhood dream by following in his father’s footsteps to play basketball at the University of Kentucky during one of the programs most successful eras. From 1994-1998, he helped lead the Wildcats to three NCAA Final Fours and three NCAA National Championship appearances. The team won two Championships, defeating Syracuse in 1996 and Utah in 1998.

Following his time at UK, Cameron founded Cameron Mills Ministries. He is a sought after speaker at conferences and events, sharing insights on the power of influence. His message focuses on everyday opportunities we have to impact others through actions, not just words.

At the same time, Cameron has also built a career in the health care industry. He has been with LHC Group since 2004, a national leader in home health and hospice services, which serves patients in 38 states. In 2019, he became Vice President and Chief Culture Officer. In this role, he encourages and supports frontline caregivers, individuals he considers heroes long before the Covid-19 pandemic brought them into the spotlight.

Cameron lives in Lexington, KY with his wife, Susan, and their son Alex. Susan is a children’s book author and illustrator. She is known for her series about a world of dinosaurs with special needs.

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Save the Date! Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 29!

Mar 30, 2026

Kentucky REC 2026 Annual Conference logo with intertwining ribbons and text: Kentucky REC Presents - Connecting our Healthcare Community: Improving Quality, Enhancing Security and Promoting Interoperability - October 29 Lexington KY and Online

Details and Registration Coming Soon!

During our day together we’ll discuss Quality Initiatives, HIPAA, Artificial Intelligence, and more to ensure that clinicians, hospital and ambulatory administrators, and clinic staff are well prepared for the challenges of modern healthcare.

Lexington, Kentucky – Join Us in Person or Online

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