KENTUCKY REGIONAL EXTENSION CENTER

Webinars

Web Event: Quality Payment Program in Small Group Practices: Picking Quality Measures and Improvement Activities for MIPS Reporting

qpp-surs-logoClinicians in small group practices will need to report quality measures and quality improvement (QI) activities for 2017 to be eligible for an incentive payment. This webinar will pool the advice from QI advisors who are supporting small group practices preparing for the transition to MIPS. You will receive guidance on how to choose QI activities to report on to maximize your MIPS score. And you will have an opportunity to ask questions of these experts and your peers about the specific challenges you’re working through as you prepare to succeed in MIPS.

This event is designed for:

  • Clinicians and Practice Managers from small group practices
  • Persons assisting small group practices in the 2017 transition year
  • Clinicians from small group practices unsure about their MIPS status

Two sessions of this presentation are being offered. Please click the date and time below to register for the session you would like to attend:

Tuesday, September 12, 11 am-Noon (Eastern)

Thursday, September 14, 3:30-4:30 pm (Eastern)

See the flyer to learn more. This event is being hosted by the QPP SURS Central Support Team, you may contact them at: qppsurs@impaqint.com

ATTN PTN Practices: Please Join National Clinician Call

cms-logo-smallClinicians involved in the CMS Practice Transformation Network grant are invited to attend one of four national webinars on August 22 & 23 hosted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Please note: These webinars are exclusively for clinicians enrolled in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) – Practice Transformation Network Grant.

The purpose of the webinars is to engage clinicians across the U.S. in a dialog about transforming clinical practice. During these events, CMS is interested in hearing from you about the challenges of moving to value-based payment models, about MACRA and the Quality Payment Program. CMS also wants to help clinicians understand the important changes ahead in health care.

The webinars will be held at the following times:

August Primary Care Clinician Webinar
Tuesday, August 22nd 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET
Tuesday, August 22nd 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET

August Specialty Care Clinician Webinar
· Wednesday, August 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET
· Wednesday, August 23rd 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET

Instructions for participating remotely are provided below.

These webinars are exclusively for clinicians enrolled in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) – Practice Transformation Network Grant. The University of Kentucky is the TCPI coordinator for Kentucky. TCPI is a CMS-funded initiative to help health systems and practices across the US to prepare for value-based payment models.

Thank you for considering this invitation. If you have questions, please contact UK’s Kentucky Regional Extension Center at (859) 323-3090.
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To register to participate remotely in the TCPI Clinician Event:

1. Click on the DATE & TIME below to register

August Primary Care Clinician Events
· Tuesday, August 22nd 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET
· Tuesday, August 22nd 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET

August Specialty Care Clinician Events
· Wednesday, August 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET
· Wednesday, August 23rd 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET

2. Enter your contact information
3. Provide the following information when requested:
a. Are you a TCPI Clinician? Yes
b. Please select your TCPI affiliation: PTN – Trustees of Indiana University (Note: UK is part of a 5–state practice transformation network led by IU)

FREE PCMH Webinar on August 31st, Cohort to begin on September 22nd

PCMH house stethoscopePCMH is an excellent practice transformation model for practices committed to access, communication, and care coordination. Now is also the perfect time to pursue recognition since your organization can receive full points in the Improvement Activities category of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

Our cohort framework is designed to accelerate your journey to NCQA PCMH Recognition within a 12-month period. Through our expert training, coaching, and resources, your staff will be well-prepared to carry out the practice transformation process.

Kentucky REC’s newest PCMH cohort will begin on September 22, 2017.

To learn about the PCMH program and our cohort services, join us for a FREE educational webinar on August 31st at 12PM EST.

Register Here

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of something special as we work to transform healthcare in Kentucky!

For more information about joining the Kentucky REC PCMH Cohort, please contact us at 859-323-3090 or kyrec@uky.edu

Reminder: Join us for our 2017 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars

Join us as we travel across the Commonwealth to provide an in-depth look at the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) legislation and the Quality Payment Program!

There are significant changes to physician payments that are now tied to quality and value. This event will prepare healthcare providers for the changes under MACRA and Value-Based Payment. We will explore: QPP Eligibility, QPP Reporting Metrics, Improvement Activities, ACI and Meaningful Use, HIPAA Requirements, and Quality Improvement.

Lunch will be provided!
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢

Register Now

Dates/Locations

August 18, 2017 – London, KY
London Community Center
Room AB
529 S Main St
London, KY 40741
9:30AM – 3PM EST

September 14, 2017 – Georgetown, KY
Georgetown College
Banquet Hall
100 Crawford Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
9:30AM – 3PM EST

September 28, 2017 – Paducah, KY
Baptist Health Paducah
Heart Center Auditorium
2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003
9:30AM – 3PM CST

October 5, 2017 – Ashland, KY
Ashland Community College
The Rocky Adkins Pavilion
902 Technology Drive
Grayson, KY 41143
9:30AM – 3PM EST

Registration Fee

Clinicians/Practice Representatives/Non-profit organizations: $25
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $75

Register Now

qpp-surs-logoThis material will be prepared by the QPP Resource Center, the Quality Payment Program for the Midwest, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.

August 10th—FREE Webinar—New MACRA QPP Notice of Proposed Rule-Making (NPRM)

MACRA QPP Image SquareCMS recently released a notice of proposed rule-making (NPRM) for program changes to the Quality Payment Program under MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015).

The federal register version is over 1000 pages and there are some significant changes. Most of these changes will affect Year 2 of the Quality Payment Program, not the current Year 1 requirements.

Join us on August 10th at Noon (EST) for a FREE webinar where we will discuss the new NPRM and changes to the Quality Payment Program that will affect your organization.

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Agenda Announced for 2017 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars

This year’s 2017 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars will provide a heavy focus on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) legislation and the Quality Payment Program.

The topics will include:

  • MACRA Quality Payment Program 2.0 Sessions: Preparing for QPP
    • Getting Ready for QPP – Who is Eligible?
    • How & What Should I Report for QPP?
    • Which Measures Should I Report for QPP?
    • Which Improvement Activities Are Right for Me?
    • How do I Meet the ACI Requirements?
  • Health IT Sessions:
    • How do I Handle Medicaid Meaningful Use?
    • What About Hospital Meaningful Use?
    • What Role Does HIE Play in MU & ACI?
  • How Do I Protect my IT Systems from Bad Guys?
  • How Do I Improve my Performance & QPP Score?

Lunch will be provided!
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢

Register Now

Dates/Locations

August 18, 2017 – London, KY
London Community Center
Room AB
529 S Main St
London, KY 40741
9:30AM – 3PM EST

September 14, 2017 – Georgetown, KY
Georgetown College
Banquet Hall
100 Crawford Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
9:30AM – 3PM EST

September 28, 2017 – Paducah, KY
Baptist Health Paducah
Heart Center Auditorium
2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003
9:30AM – 3PM CST

October 5, 2017 – Ashland, KY
Ashland Community College
The Rocky Adkins Pavilion
902 Technology Drive
Grayson, KY 41143
9:30AM – 3PM EST

Registration Fee

Clinicians/Practice Representatives/Non-profit organizations: $25
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $75

Register Now

qpp-surs-logoThis material will be prepared by the QPP Resource Center, the Quality Payment Program for the Midwest, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.

FREE CMS Web Event: The Mechanics of MIPS Data Submission Options

Web Event: The Mechanics of MIPS Data Submission Options

As you participate in MIPS, you should also consider the mechanism of how you will submit your data to CMS. The Quality Payment Program’s Small, Rural and Underserved Support (SURS) program is hosting an online event to help you understand your options for data submission.

Two sessions of this presentation are being offered. Please click the date and time below to register for the session you would like to attend:

Tuesday, August 1, 3:30-4:30 pm (Eastern)

Thursday, August 3, 11 am-noon (Eastern)

View webinar flyer here: QPP-SURS AugWebinar flyer.

This event is being hosted by the QPP SURS Central Support Team, you may contact them at: qppsurs@impaqint.com

 

Join us for our 2017 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars

Join us as we travel across the Commonwealth to provide an in-depth look at the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) legislation and the Quality Payment Program!

There are significant changes to physician payments that are now tied to quality and value. This event will prepare healthcare providers for the changes under MACRA and Value-Based Payment. We will explore: QPP Eligibility, QPP Reporting Metrics, Improvement Activities, ACI and Meaningful Use, HIPAA Requirements, and Quality Improvement.

Lunch will be provided!
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢

Register Now

Dates/Locations

August 18, 2017 – London, KY
London Community Center
Room AB
529 S Main St
London, KY 40741
9:30AM – 3PM EST

September 14, 2017 – Georgetown, KY
Georgetown College
Banquet Hall
100 Crawford Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
9:30AM – 3PM EST

September 28, 2017 – Paducah, KY
Baptist Health Paducah
Heart Center Auditorium
2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003
9:30AM – 3PM CST

October 5, 2017 – Ashland, KY
Ashland Community College
The Rocky Adkins Pavilion
902 Technology Drive
Grayson, KY 41143
9:30AM – 3PM EST

Registration Fee

Clinicians/Practice Representatives/Non-profit organizations: $25
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $75

Register Now

qpp-surs-logoThis material will be prepared by the QPP Resource Center, the Quality Payment Program for the Midwest, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.

Kentucky REC’s FREE MIPS and MACRA Support Services

qpp-surs-logoThe Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is a transformative law that will ultimately lead the American health care system away from a fee-for-service model and towards a new risk-bearing, value-based, coordinated care models. MACRA will drive payment and delivery reform across the payer mix for the foreseeable future in an attempt to lessen the overall burden of ever-climbing healthcare costs in the US.

Anyone who bills Medicare Part B for more than $30,000 or sees more than 100 Medicare Part B patients must participate in MIPS/MACRA. Eligible Clinicians include: MD, DO, NP, PA, CNS, CRNA.

The good news: Kentucky REC is here to help. We have been awarded a grant from CMS to establish the Quality Payment Program Resource Centerâ„¢ to provide FREE help to eligible clinicians as they navigate participation in the CMS Quality Payment Program focused on supporting providers in small practices (15 or fewer Eligible Clinicians), and rural or underserved areas.

The Resource Centerâ„¢ web portal will be your trusted source for the education and resources you need to be successful under this new Medicare payment program. We can offer you:

  • Straightforward, self-directed resources and tools
  • Up-to-date materials reviewed for accuracy and usability
  • Expert Quality Payment Program Advisors available via live chat or phone support
Sign up NOW to ensure access to full portal services available late Spring 2017

Please join us for a FREE kick-off webinar on May 31st from Noon – 1pm (EST). This webinar will explain why the Quality Payment Program is important to you, how the Resource Center™ web portal will empower your team with our educational resources and tools, and what your next step is to start receiving our no-cost support.

Register Here for the May 31st webinar

*During this webinar, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.

Reserve your spot for our webinar about the new 2017 PCMH standards

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Join us Wednesday, May 24 for our webinar highlighting the new 2017 PCMH standards

On April 3, 2017, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) released new Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards.

On May 24th at Noon (EST), Kentucky REC’s Certified Content Experts will host a FREE webinar to highlight the new 2017 PCMH standards, including changes in criteria and updated scoring.

PCMH is an excellent practice transformation model for practices committed to access, communication, and care coordination. Now is also the perfect time to pursue recognition since your organization can receive full points in the Improvement Activities category of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

Register Here

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