A Special Holiday Greeting from all of us at Kentucky REC
SEASONS GREETINGS
Kentucky REC Premier Partner Award – KHIE
Kentucky REC is proud to work with so many organizations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our fellow Kentuckians. Presentations were made at our Annual Conference on Oct 24th in Lexington.
Premier Partner Award – KHIE
The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE), under the leadership of Andrew Bledsoe, Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Inspector General and KHIE, has been a driving force in transforming healthcare connectivity across the state.
For over fourteen years, the partnership between KHIE and the Kentucky Regional Extension Center (KYREC) has been essential in fostering a truly connected healthcare environment in Kentucky.
Through their tireless efforts, KHIE has helped healthcare providers adopt EHRs, promote interoperability, and build a foundation for better patient care and more effective public health reporting.
This award recognizes KHIE’s longstanding commitment to advancing health initiatives and improving community well-being.
Thanks to Andrew’s leadership, KHIE has led the charge, ensuring seamless data sharing, improving care coordination, and driving innovations in health information technology. KHIE’s unwavering dedication to collaboration has not only elevated patient outcomes but also set the benchmark for interoperability and technological excellence in healthcare.
KHIE’s work over the years has redefined what’s possible when health organizations unite their strengths. By bridging technological gaps and creating innovative solutions, KHIE has become a model for success in interoperability, making a lasting impact on public health in Kentucky.
The Premier Partner Award is a testament to the visionary leadership and continued commitment to enhancing healthcare for all Kentuckians. Congratulations, KHIE!
Kentucky REC Client Excellence Awards – Norton Healthcare
Kentucky REC is proud to work with so many organizations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our fellow Kentuckians. Presentations were made at our Annual Conference on Oct 24th in Lexington.
Hospital Promoting Interoperability Award – Norton Healthcare
Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system has five Louisville-based hospitals, three hospitals in Southern Indiana and one under construction in West Louisville, scheduled to open next month.
Our primary contact at Norton for the Medicare PI Program is Kathleen Lyons. She is the Manager of Hospital Promoting Interoperability at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, and has been with Norton for almost 20 years. She received her Associate’s in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Kentucky University. Kathleen has over 30 years of experience in healthcare, ranging from bedside nursing, practice administration and research to healthcare informatics.
We began our partnership on the Medicare PI Program in 2014. We have monthly calls, provide education, and really drill-down on program details. Kathleen is usually the first client hospital to contact us when new legislation drops. She has an incredible work ethic and Norton Healthcare is lucky to have her. We help monitor their PI reports to track trends in their data. Kathleen shares weekly reports with us. Year after year, Norton exceeds requirements and successfully attests to the Medicare PI Program.
Over the past 10 years, we have not only developed a great working relationship, but a friendship as well. We are so proud of Norton’s consistent PI performance.
Congratulations to Norton Healthcare on your award, it is very well deserved. We hope to work together for another 10 years!
Kentucky Hospitals! TEAM Model APM Webinar Release Date: Friday Nov 15
TEAM Model APM – Transforming Episode Accountability Model for Acute Care Hospitals
TEAM Model APM Pre-Recorded Webinar
Release Date: Friday, 11/15/2024
On November 15th, your trusted REC experts will release a pre-recorded webinar focusing on CMS’s recently announced new MANDATORY payment arrangement: Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). This model is set to launch January 1st, 2026 for selected acute care hospitals in 188 core-based statistical areas (CBSAs).
Many Kentucky hospitals will be required to participate in this first phase, specifically hospitals located in:
Bowling Green
Corbin
Glasgow
Lexington-Fayette
Middlesboro
This model is a 5-year project beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2030.
Our experts will provide regulatory analysis of this new program and will explore: episodes of care; timelines; financial up-side and down-side risk glidepaths; and other need-to-know elements set forth by CMS in this new model.
REGISTER TODAY to be in-the-know on this very important topic impacting clinicians and Acute Care Hospitals across Kentucky and the nation.
For details and more information on TEAM from CMS, visit HERE.
Contact YOUR experts at KY***@uk*.edu“>Kentucky REC with all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 24th: SDOH Roundtable
Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches
Expert Roundtable
Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion on how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health. Our expert panelists will share insights on integrating SDOH data, fostering sustainable initiatives, and overcoming challenges in diverse communities.
Discover how you can apply innovative strategies and best practices that are shaping the future of health equity. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, policymaker, or community leader, this conversation will equip you with actionable solutions to drive meaningful change in your work.
Panelists:
Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Questions? Contact us at KY***@uk*.edu“>Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Agenda
Thursday, October 24
8:00 —Registration, Coffee with Advisors & Exhibitors
8:30 — Welcome
8:45 — Security Incident Response Plan - A Tabletop Exercise
Amy Daley, Kentucky REC
Colin Glover, CISA
Ryan Lewis, CISA
CISA Representatives Colin Glover and Ryan Lewis join Kentucky REC Security Team Lead Amy Daley in a tabletop exercise based on vetted cybersecurity scenarios that allow for active participation from the audience. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of the current incident response plans and/or policies to review during the exercise.
9:45 — Break & Networking
10:00 — Transforming Care: QI Approaches to Address SDOH
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Jessica Sass, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews and Jessica Sass will lead a discussion of evidence based quality improvement approaches to address social drivers of health and improve patient care and well-being.
10:50 — Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches
Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion of how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health.
11:35 — Lunch
12:15 — KEYNOTE SPEAKER Harold Dennis Jr.
Destiny: Choice, Not Chance
Harold Dennis Jr, survivor of the worst drunk driving accident in US history, takes you on a journey from tragedy to triumph, sharing stories of grit and determination.
1:30— Break & Networking
1:45 — Medicare Promoting Interoperability: Key Considerations for Hospitals
Robin Curnel, Kentucky REC
Expert Kentucky REC Advisor Robin Curnel will discuss the challenges posed to hospitals attesting to the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. She will review PY 2024 requirements, SAFER Guides, and more.
2:15 — Human-Factors Design: Quality Improvement Strategy with Intention
Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC
Quality Team Lead Jessica Elliott will discuss core concepts of human-factors design principles and their application in the creation of a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical care environment.
3:15 — Closing Remarks
Questions? Contact us at KY***@uk*.edu“>Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Watch Now! QPP 2024 Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities
QPP Year 8: Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities
Available Now: Friday July 26, 2024 @ 12PM ET
Kentucky REC expert advisors share important need-to-know information regarding regulatory updates to the Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities Performance Categories of CMS’s Quality Payment Program for 2024.
At 25% and 15% respectively, PI and IA categories combined are worth 40% of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score in 2024. The weight of these categories coupled with the 180-day expansion of the PI reporting window are major factors influencing your practices’ ability to maximize performance.
Register and view this on-demand analysis to stay in the know about the Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities Performance Categories and how to be successful in Year 8 of the program.
Contact YOUR experts at KY***@uk*.edu“>Kentucky REC with all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
