Mar 20, 2020
Under the 1135 waiver authority and Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, CMS has expanded access to Medicare telehealth services for beneficiaries. This response is in an effort to ensure that all beneficiaries, particularly those at high-risk of complications, can maintain access to the care they need.
Our expert advisors have created a Fact Sheet to guide you through these changes during the national emergency due to COVID-19.
You can access the Fact Sheet HERE.
Contact us at Kentucky REC with your questions. We’re here to help and are available at 859-323-3090.
Mar 17, 2020
As we enter this unprecedented time of a national emergency due to COVID-19, our team at Kentucky REC wants you to know that we are here to help you and your healthcare organization. We will continue to monitor the situation with federal government programs and policies and keep you updated with anything that might affect you.
We support and appreciate your efforts amid the stress and added workload on your organization due to COVID-19.
Here are some external resources for COVID-19 information:
UK Healthcare Questions and Answers about COVID-19
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services COVID-19
Contact us Kentucky REC with your questions. We’re available at 859-323-3090.
Feb 12, 2020
In order to successfully meet the objectives of Stage 3 Medicaid Promoting Interoperability, it is crucial for you to be looking at the 2020 requirements.
During the webinar we will review the Stage 3 objectives and the thresholds for each measure. We will provide detailed information regarding the newest measures and the importance of having a 2015 CEHRT.
Let Kentucky REC advisors help you be prepared and successful when tackling Stage 3. We will provide action lists that will guide you through the important next steps to meeting the thresholds for hard to reach measures.
Webinar: KY Medicaid Promoting Interoperability (MU) 2020 Stage 3 Overview for Eligible Professionals
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00 pm ET
Contact us at Kentucky REC with your questions about Promoting Interoperability. Our team of experts is here to help: 859-323-3090.
Jan 22, 2020
The deadline to submit 2019 data for the CMS Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program is March 2, 2020.
CMS transitioned to the QualityNet System (also known as CMS’s Hospital Quality Reporting [HQR] system) in 2018 for hospitals that attest to CMS for the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. By transitioning to one system, CMS continues their effort to streamline data submission methods.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• QualityNet Secure Portal
• Eligible Hospital Information Webpage
• QualityNet Secure Portal Enrollment and Login User Guide
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit the Registration and Attestation page on the CMS Promoting Interoperability Programs website.
Please contact the Kentucky Regional Extension Center for assistance with reviewing your Stage 3 reports, or with any questions you may have regarding the attestation process, or suggested documents to retain.
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC with your questions about the Promoting Interoperability Program. Our team of experts is here to help: 859-323-3090.
Mar 26, 2019
JOIN Kentucky REC and UnitedHealthcare for our FREE DINNER WORKSHOP series!
These activities have been approved for 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
ALIGNING CARE AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES
Speaker:
Dr. Laura Hieronymous, Associate Director, Education & Quality Service at the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at UK HealthCare
Presentation Title: The Efficacy of Education in the Diabetes Treatment Plan
- Diabetic Self-Management Education & Support
- Medical Nutrition
- National Diabetes Prevention Program
May 14 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Hazard at The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Detailed Agenda Here
June 19 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Bowling Green at The Knicely Center WKU
Detailed Agenda Here
ALIGNING CARE AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER
May 13 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Pikeville at The Hilton Garden Inn
Detailed Agenda Here
Speakers:
Devin Oller, MD – Assistant Professor of Medicine at UK Healthcare
Tyler Jennings, FindHelpNowKY.org, and Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center
Pat Tucci, RN Director of Specialty Substance Use Programs – bluegrass.org
Workshop Focus Areas:
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- The use of MAT in primary care practice-setting
- Non-pharmacological treatment interventions
- De-stigmatizing behavioral health resources
The Kentucky Regional Extension Center is partnering with United Healthcare to host a series of FREE DINNER WORKSHOPS on some of the most pressing healthcare topics impacting patient populations across the Commonwealth.
We are assembling state and nationally recognized authorities to share their expertise in both Diabetes Prevention & Management and Opioid Use Disorder with local healthcare providers and practices. This FREE dinner event will be hosted within Kentucky communities, bringing together local resources and leading experts to unite and support optimal care delivery to transform patient outcomes. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
Questions? Contact Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090
Apr 22, 2019
Kentucky REC is excited to announce expert presenters for our FREE DINNER WORKSHOP in Pikeville on May 13th!
 Dr. Devin Oller – Presentation Title: Evidence-Based Interventions for Opioid Use Disorder Dr. Oller is an assistant professor in the UK Department of Medicine and staff physician at the UK Addiction Consultation and Education Service (ACES), the UK First Bridge Clinic, and practices primary care at the Internal Medicine Group. He has presented at national conferences on substance use disorder education and the integration of peer support specialists into addiction care. |
 Tyler Jennings – Presentation Title: FindHelpNowKY.org: A Valuable Tool in the Fight Against Addiction Mr. Jennings is a data management specialist at the UK Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC). The Center hosts FindHelpNowKY.org, a tool for real time crisis intervention. Tyler and his team have worked together to create this innovative project to have a positive impact on the health of Kentucky by increasing research knowledge and understanding, along with saving lives. |
 Patricia Tucci, RN – Presentation Title: GIVE HOPE: Providing Optimal Care for Individuals with OUD. Pat is the Director of Specialty Substance Use Programs at Bluegrass.org, and has implemented MAT with an emphasis on behavioral health centric models at the longest running substance use program in Kentucky. Bluegrass.org brings together all the treatment options into one program (which is accredited by the Joint Commission), including: individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, case management, drug testing and treatment with MAT. |
ALIGNING CARE AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER May 13 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Pikeville at The Hilton Garden Inn
Questions? Email Kentucky REC or call 859-323-3090. We’re here to help!
