Nov 10, 2025
QPP 2026 PFS & QPP Final Rule*
Webinar Date: December 16, 2025 @12pm
CMS released the highly anticipated 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule on Nov 3rd — and the changes are significant.
From new Quality Payment Program (QPP) requirements to critical updates impacting MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs), eligible clinicians will see meaningful shifts in reporting, participation, and performance expectations.
One of the most notable updates is the introduction of the new Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM)—inclusion of specialists in outpatient and ambulatory care settings. ASM is designed to expand value-based care opportunities, improve quality measurement alignment for specialists, and offer new pathways to succeed in advanced payment arrangements.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS WILL WALK YOU THROUGH:
• Key QPP updates every organization must understand
• What’s changing within MVPs and APM participation
• How the Ambulatory Specialty Model will affect specialists and reporting options
• Action steps to prepare for 2026
Interested in learning more about QPP, attend upcoming webinars, or learn how our advisors can assist your practice in maximizing performance in the QPP or other value-based care programs? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Oct 8, 2025
QPP 2025 Conquering 2025 MIPS Attestation: A Simplified Guide*
Webinar Date: November 11, 2025 @12pm
Join your Kentucky REC expert advisors as we provide education around preparing for submitting for the 2025 Quality Payment Program – Traditional MIPS & MVP Track attestations.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Demystifying the attestation process
• Documentation preparation
• Avoiding common submission pitfalls
• Leveraging technology
• Maximizing MIPS score
Interested in learning more about QPP, attend upcoming webinars, or learn how our advisors can assist your practice in maximizing performance in the QPP or other value-based care programs? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Aug 6, 2025
QPP Webinar: 2026 CMS QPP NOTICE FOR PROPOSED RULEMAKING (NPRM)*
Tuesday August 19, 2025 @ 12PM ET
CMS released the calendar year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program (QPP) Proposed Rule on July 14th, 2025. This proposed rule brings significant changes that could directly impact your reimbursement, reporting requirements, and participation in value-based care models. CMS is also proposing a MANDATORY payment model for ambulatory specialists treating Original Medicare beneficiaries for heart failure and low back pain.
Learn about CMS’s proposed changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, Shared Savings Program and APM Track updates, the new mandatory payment model, and other need-to-know proposals impacting your clinical practice.
Join our experts at the Kentucky Regional Extension Center on August 19th, 2025 for a live, client-access only roundtable discussion. We will cover the major proposed updates and potential impacts to eligible clinicians and practices in Program Year 2026 and beyond.
Interested in becoming a QPP client? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
For more information on the 2026 NPRM, visit our recent blog post.
Contact YOUR Experts at the Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We are here to help. Call us at 859-323-3090.
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Jun 25, 2025
QPP 2025 Accountable Care Series Part 3: Choosing the Right Path for Your Practice*
Webinar Date: July 22, 2025 @12pm
Join your Kentucky REC expert advisors as we provide a comprehensive overview of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs), equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your participation in value-based care initiatives.
As CMS looks to sunset Traditional MIPS reporting, Kentucky REC advisors will share the critical decision of selecting the most suitable pathway for your practice within the Quality Payment Program (QPP).
While pending finalization in further rule-making, CMS has indicated that MIPS ECs and groups may be required to participate in MIPS Value Pathway (MVPs) or the APM Performance Pathway (APP) to fulfill reporting requirements.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• MVPs vs. APP Deep Dive: Understand the key differences between the MVP & APP tracks, including eligibility criteria, performance categories, and potential risks and rewards of each pathway
• Optimizing MIPS Participation through MVPs: Learn how to effectively register and form MVPs around the care services provided or the population served; Understand how to select the most advantageous clinical quality measures for your specific practice needs
•Navigating the APP Reporting Pathway: Gain insights into the reporting requirements and considerations for practices participating in Alternative Payment Models
This webinar is essential for healthcare providers and leaders seeking to understand the evolving landscape of value-based care and make informed decisions about their participation in ACOs and APMs.
Not a current KY REC client? For access to webinars in this series, contact the KY REC to learn more about our services. Interested in learning more about QPP, attend upcoming series, or learn how our advisors can assist your practice in maximizing performance in the QPP or other value-based care programs? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
Contact YOUR Experts at the Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We are here to help. Call us at 859-323-3090.
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
May 27, 2025
Our REC team of experts recently kicked off our highly anticipated ACO comprehensive 4-part webinar series on May 13, 2025. The first webinar discusses how healthcare providers and leaders can equip themselves with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in the evolving world of value-based accountable care.
HERE is a link to the first session recording.
The remaining three webinars in our series are for our MIPS Individual Assistance clients only and will dive into the foundations of success in accountable care as you prepare for CMS’s intended sunsetting of Traditional MIPS reporting. Below is a brief list and description of each remaining session:
QPP 2025 Accountable Care Series Part 2: Decoding ACOs & Alternative Payment Models 6.10.25 @ 12 pm ET
Grow your knowledge base to gain insight into the formation of ACOs and linkages to CMS payment models in this comprehensive overview
QPP 2025 Accountable Care Series Part 3: Choosing the Right Path for Your Practice 7.8.25 @ 12 pm ET
As CMS intends to sunset Traditional MIPS reporting, explore your options for QPP participation in MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) or the APM Performance Pathway (APP)
QPP 2025 Accountable Care Series Part 4: A Closer Look at MIPS APMs and Advanced Alternative Payment Models 10.14.25 @ 12 pm ET
Essential for healthcare providers seeking to navigate the complexities of alternative payment model participation, learn the intricacies of the Medicare Shared Savings Program and the pathway to full risk and full reward models
These webinars are a must-attend for all healthcare providers and leaders seeking to embrace a patient-centered approach to care with a desire to succeed in the evolving value-based care environment.
Not a current KY REC client? For access to remaining webinars in this series, contact the KY REC to learn more about our services.
Contact YOUR experts at Kentucky REC with all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
May 30, 2025
QPP 2025 Accountable Care Series Part 2: Decoding ACOs & Alternative Payment Models*
Webinar Date: June 10, 2025 @12pm
Join your KYREC expert advisors as we provide a comprehensive overview of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs), equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your participation in value-based care initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
• Understanding ACOs & APMs: Gain a clear understanding of the principles and objectives of ACOs and various APM framework options available.
• Exploring Shared Savings & Shared Risk: Explore the benefits and risks of participation in value-based payment arrangements.
• Choosing the Right ACO: Explore key factors to consider when selecting an ACO that best aligns with your practice’s goals and objectives.
• ACO Entity Formation vs. Joining an Existing ACO: Weigh the pros and cons of forming your own ACO entity versus joining an established ACO network.
This webinar is essential for healthcare providers and leaders seeking to understand the evolving landscape of value-based care and make informed decisions about their participation in ACOs and APMs.
Not a current KY REC client? For access to remaining webinars in this series, contact the KY REC to learn more about our services.nterested in learning more about QPP, attend upcoming series, or learn how our advisors can assist your practice in maximizing performance in the QPP or other value-based care programs? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
Contact YOUR Experts at the Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We are here to help. Call us at 859-323-3090.
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
